News
Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Water system maintenance to begin Sept. 25
The method of water treatment for Pinellas County and its wholesale customers will be temporarily changed from chloramine to chlorine disinfection between Monday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 14.
Permits for RVs or other temporary shelter for unincorporated Pinellas during repairs
Residents of unincorporated Pinellas County whose home was damaged and made uninhabitable because of Hurricane Idalia may apply to place a temporary shelter on their property until their primary home can be repaired or replaced.
Low-interest repair loans available for Pinellas businesses, homeowners
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low-interest loans starting as low as 2.5 percent for Pinellas homeowners and 4 percent for businesses to make repairs and cover economic losses from Hurricane Idalia.
Pinellas County to negotiate preservation land acquisition in Tarpon Springs
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously authorized County Administration to negotiate an agreement for future acquisition of preservation land in north Pinellas County.
Charter Review Commission to hold first meeting
The Pinellas County Charter Review Commission will hold its first meeting Wednesday, August 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Palm...
County releases Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget
Pinellas County Administrator Barry A. Burton on Tuesday presented the County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget to the Board of County Commissioners....
Homeless Leadership Alliance releases Point in Time Count Report
This annual, comprehensive report offers a detailed analysis of the current state of homelessness in Pinellas County and serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, service providers and community members committed to addressing homelessness effectively.
Pinellas County earns improved Class 2 rating from National Flood Insurance Program
Pinellas County Government has earned an improved Community Rating System (CRS) rating from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The new Class...
Vacancy Announced on the Historic Preservation Board
Applications are now being accepted to fill one vacancy on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board representing Commissioner René Flowers. Service on...
Solid Waste seeking public input on ordinance revision
Pinellas County’s Chapter 106 Solid Waste (“Ordinance”) has not been significantly revised since the 1980s. To support the County’s 2020 30-year Solid...