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.

Planning Division Community Development Division Agencies / Boards / Committees County Code Historic Preservation Board Homes for Pinellas

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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April 1, 2026

Pinellas reopens home repair program offering up to $75,000 in assistance

Pinellas County has reopened its state-funded Home Repair Program offering financial help up to $75,000 for critical needs like roofs, windows and AC replacements.

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
January 8, 2026 Vacancies announced for Housing Finance Authority

Events

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April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm | 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse

Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative

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 3, 2026, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
June 17, 2026, 1:00 pm Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative 310 Court Street, Lg Conference Room , 1st floor
June 24, 2026, 6:00 pm Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Lealman Exchange Community Center