- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Bay Pines
DAV service office documented by DAV Florida.
9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 232, Bay Pines, FL 33744Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Local help and county facts
Pinellas County, FL Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits contacts serving Pinellas County, Florida. Compare the listed providers and contact an office directly.
Offices for Pinellas County
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Bay Pines
State veterans service officer site; statewide access is available through FDVA.
10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Building 22, Room 117, Bay Pines, FL 33744Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Pinellas County Veterans Services - Clearwater
County veterans services
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Clearwater
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.
2189 Cleveland Street, Ste. 263, Clearwater, FL 33765Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed noon-1:00 p.m.
Pinellas County Veterans Services - St Petersburg
County veterans services
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- St Petersburg
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.
501 1stAvenue N, Ste. 514, St Petersburg, FL 33701Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed noon-1:00 p.m.
American Legion Florida VSO contact
The American Legion
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Bay Pines
Florida contact in the American Legion national VSO locator.
9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, Bay Pines, FL 33744Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Bay Pines
VFW-documented free claims and benefits assistance; membership is not required.
9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 217, Bay Pines, FL 33744Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Florida directory.
Getting help in Pinellas County
Pinellas County Veterans Services - Clearwater: Call for an appointment. Pinellas County Veterans Services - St Petersburg: Call for an appointment. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
County Veterans Service Officers Directory (opens in a new tab) · Pinellas County Veterans Services (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Pinellas County
The ACS estimates about 67,500, give or take 1,780 civilian veterans in Pinellas County.
By ACS estimates, Pinellas County has the 3rd largest veteran population among Florida's 67 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 28 percent below the Florida share; below the national share. | 31 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 11 percent below the Florida share; below the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Pinellas County number about 23,900, give or take 977; their 35 percent share is above Florida's 30 percent.
Pinellas County has about 3,860, give or take 595 veterans under 35, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Florida.
Pinellas County has about 7,370, give or take 777 women veterans; both the county and Florida round to a 11 percent share.
Income, work and education in Pinellas County
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $48,802 ± $1,643 | $52,753 ± $469 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $40,095 ± $533 | $36,879 ± $115 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.8% ± 0.9 points | 7.6% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 31.0% ± 1.4 points | 31.0% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 73.6% ± 2.5 points | 71.2% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.1% ± 1.0 points | 4.0% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.1% ± 0.8 points | 95.9% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 34.2% ± 1.5 points | 35.0% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 52,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 67,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Pinellas County
VA reports 22,567 veterans in Pinellas County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 4,501 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 2,485 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 2,553 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 6,662 |
| 100 percent | 6,366 |
FY2019: 19,273 recipients. Change to FY2025: +3,294.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
VA home loans in Pinellas County
In 2025, lenders reported 1,356 VA-backed home loans out of 19,902 home loans made in Pinellas County (6.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $448,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 22,600, give or take 901) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 11,900, give or take 913).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Pinellas County
VA reported about $637.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $765.5 million in medical care spending in Pinellas County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744-8200
New-patient wait for mental health: 14 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 22 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 6 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
North Pinellas VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
26286 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761-4506
New-patient wait for mental health: 17 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 18 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 8 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
St. Petersburg Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
6798 Crosswinds North, Building A, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
about 9 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
St. Petersburg VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
9500 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33744
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Pinellas County is James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab) in Tampa, FL, about 25 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Pinellas County is Clearwater Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Clearwater, FL, about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Petersburg RO (station 317); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes
Nearest open VA national cemetery
Sarasota National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
9810 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241
877-861-9840
About 52.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only
Bay Pines National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10000 Bay Pines Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33708
727-319-6479
About 6.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398
About 285 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Cleanup and former military sites in Pinellas County
EPA Superfund National Priorities List
- Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tarpon Springs) (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no.
Formerly Used Defense Sites
- AAF CONVALESCENT CENTER (opens in a new tab)
- AIR-TO-GROUND GUN RANGE PINELLAS (opens in a new tab)
- ALBERT WHITTED AIRPORT (opens in a new tab)
- INDIAN ROCKS AWS STATION 27 (opens in a new tab)
- MACDILL ADM ANNEX (opens in a new tab)
More former defense sites (6)
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo/Pinellas County CoC counted 231 veterans experiencing homelessness (179 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).
FL-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 316 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 727-398-6661. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Pinellas County
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc.: 1-844-455-7783
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Veterans treatment courts in Pinellas County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Pinellas County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Cities and towns in Pinellas County
- St. Petersburg (city): about 262,732 residents
- Clearwater (city): about 117,247 residents
- Largo (city): about 82,617 residents
- Palm Harbor (unincorporated community): about 61,512 residents
- Pinellas Park (city): about 53,560 residents
More places (32)
- Dunedin (city): about 36,062 residents
- East Lake (unincorporated community): about 33,283 residents
- Tarpon Springs (city): about 25,791 residents
- Lealman (unincorporated community): about 20,567 residents
- Seminole (city): about 19,396 residents
- Safety Harbor (city): about 17,033 residents
- West Lealman (unincorporated community): about 14,944 residents
- Oldsmar (city): about 14,904 residents
- Gulfport (city): about 11,734 residents
- Bardmoor (unincorporated community): about 10,292 residents
- St. Pete Beach (city): about 8,805 residents
- Treasure Island (city): about 6,553 residents
- South Pasadena (city): about 5,320 residents
- Kenneth City (town): about 5,012 residents
- Belleair (town): about 4,428 residents
- South Highpoint (unincorporated community): about 4,174 residents
- Tierra Verde (unincorporated community): about 4,108 residents
- Madeira Beach (city): about 3,953 residents
- Indian Rocks Beach (city): about 3,664 residents
- Ridgecrest (unincorporated community): about 3,571 residents
- Feather Sound (unincorporated community): about 3,476 residents
- Harbor Bluffs (unincorporated community): about 3,076 residents
- Bay Pines (unincorporated community): about 2,519 residents
- Greenbriar (unincorporated community): about 2,283 residents
- Bear Creek (unincorporated community): about 2,179 residents
- Belleair Bluffs (city): about 2,070 residents
- Redington Shores (town): about 2,009 residents
- Belleair Beach (city): about 1,526 residents
- North Redington Beach (town): about 1,404 residents
- Redington Beach (town): about 1,271 residents
- Indian Shores (town): about 1,243 residents
- Belleair Shore (town): about 56 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Free tools and help
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Qualifying Florida veterans with at least 10 percent disability may receive a $5,000 assessed value reduction.
Florida offers scholarships to eligible children and spouses of veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.
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