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 NewsCounty Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption
Tiny homes, cottages or garage apartments are a great way to use extra space on your property to provide a home for…
- August 13, 2024 BCC approves funds for 164 new affordable apartments in Largo & St. Pete
- July 11, 2024 Pinellas increases home repair program to $75K with forgivable loan
- May 24, 2024 80 affordable homes for seniors break ground in Ridgecrest
- May 8, 2024 Annual Update of Local Mitigation Strategy plan complete
Events
View All EventsAffordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, reviews policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and…
- October 2, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing – Canceled 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- October 16, 2024, 1:00 pm Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County Courthouse
- October 17, 2024, 6:00 pm Local Mitigation Strategy Virtual Public Workshop Virtual Meeting
- November 6, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- November 20, 2024, 1:00 pm Historic preservation Board Meeting BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County Courthouse
- December 4, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse