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.

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Quick Facts

Our Population is Growing

By 2045, Pinellas County’s population is projected to grow by over 30,000 permanent residents, reaching over a million people.

Affordable Housing Found Here

As of summer 2021, the County has committed $23.4 million toward 1,197 units that include 884 affordable homes.

Our Mission

“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

Countywide Affordable Housing Program - Homes for Pinellas

Please visit our Homes for Pinellas webpage to learn more about our Affordable Housing Program.

Pinellas County’s Comprehensive Plan Update – PLANPinellas

Please visit our PLANPinellas webpage for the latest information about Pinellas County’s Comprehensive Plan.

Unincorporated Pinellas 1st Form Based Code - Downtown Palm Harbor FBC

Learn more about the Downtown Palm Harbor Form Based Code.

News & Stories

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October 28, 2026

Additional information on land use case for 2577 Keystone Road

Questions about Land Development notices Background on code for public posting regarding land use cases Section 138-253 (d) Posting sign. A sign…

April 1, 2026 Pinellas home repair program closed due to high application volume
March 18, 2026 County to host neighborhood hubs for storm repair permits and recovery grants
February 4, 2026 264 affordable/workforce apartments break ground in St. Pete
January 15, 2026 South Pinellas affordable apartment community more than doubles with 66 additional units

Events

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November 18, 2026, 1:00 pm | 310 Court Street, Lg Conference Room , 1st floor

Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting

November 18, 2026, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange Community Center
December 16, 2026, 1:00 pm Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Cancelled 310 Court Street, Lg Conference Room , 1st floor
December 16, 2026, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange Community Center