In June, St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved $2.18 million in funding for Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Gulfside to build Pelican Place.
The city gifted the property, valued at $1.43 million, to Habitat for Humanity in November 2024, bringing the city’s total financial commitment to over $3.6 million for the project, or $90,000 per unit.
“Sometimes progress takes time, but this is a special housing project because it addresses both affordability and homeownership and therefore represents a pathway to stability, economic opportunity, and long-term prosperity,” said Welch.