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 homeowners can get up to $30,000 for hurricane repairs
Residents can also be notified about new programs by texting “RECOVER” to 888777 Homeowners struggling to make up the cost difference between…
- November 22, 2024 Pinellas extends survey deadline for fair housing, community needs
- October 14, 2024 Pinellas County invites residents to virtual Local Mitigation Strategy workshop
- September 9, 2024 County Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption
- August 13, 2024 BCC approves funds for 164 new affordable apartments in Largo & St. Pete
Events
View All EventsLealman CRA Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee is to advise the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Lealman CRA on the community redevelopment plan…
- February 5, 2025, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- February 5, 2025, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
- February 26, 2025, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange
- March 5, 2025, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- March 26, 2025, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange
- April 2, 2025, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
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