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.
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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 September 13, 2024 County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
- News September 9, 2024 County Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption
- News August 28, 2024 Vacancies announced on Local Planning Agency
- News August 13, 2024 BCC approves funds for 164 new affordable apartments in Largo & St. Pete
- Story August 6, 2024 National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies Board of Directors Visits Washington, D.C.
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 EventsHousing 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
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, reviews policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and…
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing – Canceled
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) is a volunteer board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The BOAA reviews nonconforming…
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) consists of appointed members selected from the community. It has the responsibility for making recommendations to the Board of…
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…
County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
12-acre park will offer new amenity in the Greater Ridgecrest area Pinellas County officials and community leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday......
Housing Finance Authority FY24/25 Operating Budget
Operating budget for the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority for fiscal year 2024-2025, including general fund, approved housing trust and land assembly funds....
County Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption
Tiny homes, cottages or garage apartments are a great way to use extra space on your property to provide a home for......
Vacancies announced on Local Planning Agency
Updated, Aug. 30, 2024: Applications are being accepted for two appointments on the Pinellas County Local Planning Agency. These are individual appointment......
Rental Assistance Program to launch for homes substantially damaged by Hurricane Idalia
Starting Thursday, September 12, 2024, financial help will be available for Pinellas County residents residing outside the City of St. Petersburg* affected......
BCC approves funds for 164 new affordable apartments in Largo & St. Pete
The Pinellas Commission approved $7.94M to support new apartments in Largo and St. Pete that will bring 164 affordable homes....
National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies Board of Directors Visits Washington, D.C.
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County’s Executive Director Kathryn Driver, a board member of the National Association of Local Housing Finance......
BCC approves historic Rays stadium partnership
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an historic partnership with the City of St. Petersburg and the Tampa......
Proposed FY25 CRA Budget
Lealman CRA Proposed Budget FY25...