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SPHA Affordable Housing

SPHA's Affordable Housing Program is a great low-cost option for individuals and families who struggle to afford market-rate apartments.

The apartment complexes in our Affordable Housing portfolio are owned and operated by the SPHA or our non-profit arm, RISE Development Corporation, with no reliance on federal funding.

Rents are set at below-market rates to make the apartments affordable for working families, and certain income restrictions apply.

The wait list for affordable housing at The Edward White Campus is not yet open.

Construction is underway! The renovated six-story, 121,000-square-foot building will feature 71 apartments for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI).

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If you live in one of SPHA’s Affordable Housing properties, you can find answers to your questions here:

 

FAQ

  • What is the Affordable Housing Program?
    • Operated without HUD funding, this program is intended to provide an affordable housing option for individuals and families who do not receive housing subsidies through Housing Choice Vouchers/Section 8 or Public Housing.

 

  • What income restrictions apply?
    • Income restrictions are:

Saratoga Apartment: 80% AMI at move in, not to exceed 120% AMI during tenancy

Palm Bayou Apartments: 140% AMI

 

  • How do I apply?
    • When Affordable Housing units become available, printable applications will be posted on this website. A low, non-refundable application fee of $50.00 must accompany a completed application. Applications, with the fee, may be mailed or delivered to: SPHA; Disston Place Management Office; 3940 55th Street North; St. Petersburg, FL 33709

 

  • If I have a housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), can I apply for an Affordable Housing unit?
    • SPHA-owned Affordable Housing properties, Saratoga Apartments and Palm Bayou Apartments, do not accept Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers issued by SPHA.

 

  • I have submitted an application for an Affordable Housing property, but how can I find my application status?
    • If you have a pending application for an Affordable Housing unit, please understand that SPHA staff are not able to provide application status updates over the phone or on social media. We will provide application status in writing only, in order to properly document the file. 
    • If you have additional questions, please call the property management team at 727-323-3171 or email us at [email protected].

 

Paying Rent

Rent is due on the first of each month. If your rent payment is not received by the fifth of the month, a late fee will be due.

SPHA uses RentPayment from MRI Software to allow clients to pay rent:

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Maintenance / Work Order Requests

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