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 News264 affordable/workforce apartments break ground in St. Pete
Fairfield Avenue Apartments is a new development under construction with 264 homes for people at a range of income levels.
- January 15, 2026 South Pinellas affordable apartment community more than doubles with 66 additional units
- January 8, 2026 Vacancies announced for Housing Finance Authority
- January 8, 2026 Seniors find affordable homes at new 80-unit apartment community in Ridgecrest
- November 19, 2025 Historic preservation meetings coming to Pinellas Nov. 24 – 25
Events
View All EventsPinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting
- March 25, 2026, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange Community Center
- April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- April 22, 2026, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange Community Center
- May 20, 2026, 1:00 pm Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- May 27, 2026, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange Community Center
- June 17, 2026, 1:00 pm Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative 310 Court Street, Lg Conference Room , 1st floor
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