03/27/2025

St. Petersburg Housing Authority Joins Tampa Bay Area Housing Agencies at Landlord Engagement Event

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (MARCH 27, 2025) - On March 24, 2025, the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) proudly joined fellow local housing agencies-Tampa Housing Authority, Pinellas County Housing Authority, and Clearwater Housing Authority-for an insightful and collaborative meeting organized by the Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA).

The event, held in Tampa, provided a platform to engage directly with landlords from across the Tampa Bay area. Representatives from each housing authority shared valuable information, answered questions, and discussed key updates relevant to property owners and managers participating in local housing programs.

SPHA President and CEO Michael Lundy spoke at the event and emphasized the value of collaboration. "We greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with landlords and strengthen our partnerships across the region," said Lundy. "Events like this help bridge understanding and foster long-term collaboration that ultimately benefits the residents we serve."

SPHA is a proud member of BAAA, a not-for-profit trade association representing over 250,000 apartment homes across the Greater Tampa Bay Area. BAAA serves the interests of the rental housing industry and supports housing providers through education, advocacy, and networking. Learn more at www.baaahq.org.

SPHA is the leading affordable housing provider in the city of St. Petersburg, serving more than 4,000 low-income households. SPHA's mission is to provide safe, sanitary, accessible, decent, and affordable housing to eligible citizens of the city of St. Petersburg, while enhancing and promoting resident self-sufficiency.

Group of people at Landlord Engagement Event in Tampa on March 24, 2025.

The Landlord Engagement Event was held in Tampa on March 24, 2025.

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ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):

An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.

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