Pinellas renews rapid-rehousing contracts and funds emergency assistance programs

Sep 10, 2026

The county approved five-year funding for adult emergency financial assistance and renewed rapid-rehousing contracts with local partners, while nonprofit and city partners urged continued county support of proven programs.

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The board approved a five-year emergency financial assistance agreement with Kempe Bay Cares ($7.2 million) and renewed rapid rehousing contracts with Saint Vincent de Paul Cares and 211 Tampa Bay, together totaling about $3.4 million. County staff described the agreements as renewals and essential components of regional efforts to end homelessness.

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