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 NewsBCC approves funds for 164 new affordable apartments in Largo & St. Pete
The Pinellas Commission approved $7.94M to support new apartments in Largo and St. Pete that will bring 164 affordable homes.
- 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
- April 26, 2024 50 new affordable homes provide healing, stability to local individuals and families
Events
View All EventsHistoric Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative
- September 4, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- September 18, 2024, 1:00 pm Historic Preservation Board Meeting BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County Courthouse
- October 2, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- October 2, 2024, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
- October 16, 2024, 1:00 pm Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County Courthouse
- November 6, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
Services
View All Services
Information & Resources
View All
