Housing and Community Development Department
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) works to make communities vibrant and livable through the implementation of long-term County policies and strategic initiatives in land use, community redevelopment, transportation, and affordable housing.
Quick Facts
By 2045, Pinellas County’s population is projected to grow by over 30,000 permanent residents, reaching over a million people.
As of summer 2021, the County has committed $23.4 million toward 1,197 units that include 884 affordable homes.
“To serve the County by facilitating the creation and preservation of healthy, safe, equitable and sustainable neighborhoods, and the protection of the natural ecosystem through an effective and efficient planning and implementation process.”
Accomplishments
Please visit our Homes for Pinellas webpage to learn more about our Affordable Housing Program.
Please visit our PLANPinellas webpage for the latest information about Pinellas County’s Comprehensive Plan.
Learn more about the Downtown Palm Harbor Form Based Code.
News & Stories
View All NewsPinellas draws strong initial public input on $813 million storm fund
Residents filled the Lealman Exchange community center for the first public meeting on Pinellas County’s upcoming $813 million disaster recovery programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- March 24, 2025 Pinellas seeks input on $813 million storm recovery fund
- February 15, 2025 Historic Marker dedicated at Whispering Souls African American Cemetery
- January 14, 2025 BCC approves funding for 223 affordable/workforce homes in two major housing developments
- December 23, 2024 Pinellas homeowners can get up to $30,000 for hurricane repairs
Events
View All EventsBoard of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) is a volunteer board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The BOAA reviews nonconforming…
- May 13, 2025, 11:00 am Pinellas County CDBG-DR Review of Draft Action Plan – Virtual Virtual Meeting
- May 15, 2025, 6:00 pm Pinellas County CDBG-DR Review of Draft Action Plan – Virtual Virtual Meeting
- May 21, 2025, 1:00 pm Historic Preservation Board Meeting 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- May 28, 2025, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange
- June 4, 2025, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- June 4, 2025, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
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