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 extends survey deadline for fair housing, community needs
Pinellas County is extending the deadline for two surveys that will shape the way millions in public funds are spent on community…
- 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
- July 11, 2024 Pinellas increases home repair program to $75K with forgivable loan
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…
- December 18, 2024, 8:00 am Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County Courthouse
- January 2, 2025, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse