Pinellas County, FL

04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 09:47

Vacancy announced on Pinellas Housing Finance Authority

newsApril 18, 2024

Vacancy announced on Pinellas Housing Finance Authority

Pinellas County is now accepting applications for one appointment to the Pinellas Housing Finance Authority. This appointment is to fill the vacancy of a term expiring on Dec. 31, 2026.

The mission of the Housing Finance Authority is to assure financing for affordable housing remains available to residents of Pinellas County. This is accomplished through the issuance of single-family and multi-family bonds and programs that support housing needs in the community. Applicants with multifaceted work experiences are strongly desired and should have experience with affordable housing. Applicants must be registered to vote in Pinellas County.

This is a working board, and the Authority is seeking members who can dedicate the time to attend monthly meetings consistently. Meetings of the Authority are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

Housing Finance Authority board members also serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, which meets three to five times per year. The Committee is tasked with the evaluation of established County policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and comprehensive plan to provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners to facilitate affordable housing. For a full description of the powers and responsibilities of the Authority, visit www.pinellas.gov/hfa.

Applications are due by3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The application can be found at www.pinellas.gov/boards.

Please note: All materials submitted to Pinellas County government are subject to the public records law of the state of Florida.