Do You Qualify?

Qualification Criteria
To apply for a home, you must meet the following criteria:

• Fit within our specific income range.
• Have a housing need. Are you living in conditions such as:
  - Overcrowded conditions.
  - Unsafe, unsanitary conditions.
  - Substandard housing – with a leaky roof, poor heating or lacking proper plumbing.
  - Paying a very high percentage of your income for rent (more than 30%).
• Lived or worked in Pinellas for at least one year.
• Have one year of steady, reliable income.
• Have reasonably good credit. We don’t require perfect credit. We consider families who demonstrate the ability to make regular payments on their bills.
• If you do not meet these requirements, exceptions are rare and would be made on a case-by-case basis. You also can find more affordable housing information by visiting www.floridahousingsearch.org.