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 NewsNew affordable apartments open in St. Pete
Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg celebrated the grand opening of The Shores affordable housing apartment community.
- December 27, 2022 Pinellas County, Largo support construction of 96 affordable homes
- October 7, 2022 Pinellas County celebrates two affordable housing developments
- August 17, 2022 Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
- August 17, 2022 Local hazard mitigation strategy plan updated
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…
- April 5, 2023, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
- April 10, 2023, 9:00 am Development Review Committee Pinellas County Housing and Community Development
- April 12, 2023, 9:00 am Local Planning Agency – Canceled 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- April 28, 2023, 9:00 am 2023 Homes for Pinellas Summit Central Park Performing Arts Center
- May 3, 2023, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- May 8, 2023, 9:00 am Development Review Committee Pinellas County Housing and Community Development
Services

Information & Resources
