Community Planning
Pinellas County offers developers assistance and guidance in the planning of communities. As Florida’s most densely-developed county, land development, transportation and more are vital to enhancing our neighborhoods.
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.
Learn MoreNews
- News March 11, 2024 Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 10
- News March 6, 2024 66 affordable apts underway in St. Pete, with hundreds more coming this spring
- News January 24, 2024 Pinellas homeowners can get zero-interest loan for major repairs
- News January 24, 2024 Dueños de casas en Pinellas pueden obtener préstamo sin intereses para reparaciones mayores
- News December 27, 2023 Homeless Leadership Alliance calls for Point In Time Survey volunteers
Popular Services
- Apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness
- Apply for a Development Agreement
- Apply for a Development Master Plan
- Apply for a Land Use Change
- Apply for a Zoning Change
- Apply for Variance
- Apply For Type 2 Use
- Apply for Type 3 Land Use Change
- Apply for Nonconforming Use Modification
- Request a Nonconforming Use Verification
Events
View All EventsHistoric Preservation Board Meeting
BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County CourthouseLealman CRA Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee is to advise the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Lealman CRA on the community redevelopment plan and any amendments thereto, and on issues and policies with the Lealman CRA.
Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting
Meetings of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Board of Directors start at 3:00 p.m. and are held in the Palm…
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
https://pinellas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AHAC_Agenda_030624.pdfThe Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, reviews policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and…
Information & Resources
Comprehensive Plan
The Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan touches on almost every facet of our quality of life. It addresses things like delivery of public…
Affordable Housing Incentives
Pinellas County’s Land Development Code allows for certain incentives to the developer of an Affordable Housing Development (AHD). These regulatory and financial…
Planning Agencies / Boards / Committees
The Planning Division of the Housing and Community Development Department interacts with the agencies, boards, and committees below.
Community Development Grants
The Community Development Department administers a variety of federal, state and local resources to address the county’s community development needs.
Programs
View All ProgramsFlorida State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve…
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Pinellas County receives HOME funds annually, which can be used for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancement,…
Down Payment Assistance
Looking for a home in Pinellas County and need help with down payment and closing costs? Pinellas County’s Down Payment Assistance Program…
Community Development – Neighborhood Stabilization Program
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides funding to stabilize neighborhoods whose viability have been, and continue to be, damaged by the economic…
Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 10
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services in this year’s Pinellas Citizen University.......
66 affordable apts underway in St. Pete, with hundreds more coming this spring
SkyWay Lofts II will provide 66 affordable apartment homes to residents in St. Petersburg. Under the countywide partnership between the county and cities, several hundred new affordable and workforce homes will begin construction or be completed this spring. ...
FY24 Lealman CRA Adopted Budget
Lealman CRA Adopted Budget FY24...
Programas de Préstamo para la Reparación de Viviendas y de Vida Independiente
In English ¡Actualización 2024: Aumento de la ayuda para la accesibilidad ahora disponible para los propietarios de viviendas que califiquen! El Condado......
Housing Finance Authority First-Time Homebuyer Program
Effective March 4, 2024 (Ver en Español) The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County First-Time Homebuyer Program could be your key to......
Pinellas homeowners can get zero-interest loan for major repairs
Pinellas County is seeking new qualified applicants for the Home Repair Loan Program, which can provide up to $55,000 in a zero-interest loan for windows, roofs, air conditioning and other critical repairs....
Dueños de casas en Pinellas pueden obtener préstamo sin intereses para reparaciones mayores
El Condado Pinellas busca nuevos solicitantes para el Programa de Préstamos para Reparaciones del Hogar, que puede ofrecer un préstamo sin intereses......
Affordable Housing Directory
Welcome to the Community Housing Guide, a directory of affordable housing and homeownership options in Pinellas County. Resources and agencies that provide......
Homeless Leadership Alliance calls for Point In Time Survey volunteers
You can help secure vital funding and inform public policy aimed at ending homelessness by volunteering with The Homeless Leadership Alliance of......
County joins Habitat to break ground on 54 affordable townhomes
Pinellas County and the City of Largo joined Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties on Wednesday, Dec. 20, to break ground on Longlake Preserve, a 54-unit townhome development in Largo. ...