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 November 22, 2024 Pinellas extends survey deadline for fair housing, community needs
- News October 29, 2024 Vacancies Announced on Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee
- News October 21, 2024 Pinellas County seeks public input on fair housing, community development needs
- News September 13, 2024 County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
- News September 9, 2024 County Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption
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 EventsTEFRA Hearing Seminole Square
Housing Finance Authority OfficeTEFRA Hearing Flats on 4th
Housing Finance Authority OfficeDevelopment Review Committee
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is established pursuant to Section 138-64, Pinellas County Land Development Code (LDC), to review and analyze certain…
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
The Down Payment Assistance Program closed on 10/11/24 and is no longer accepting applications. Looking for a home in Pinellas County and…
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…
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Agenda for 6/22/22
Agenda for the June 22, 2022, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Minutes for 5/25/22
Minutes of the May 25, 2022, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Agenda for 5/25/22
Agenda for the May 25, 2022, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Minutes for 3/23/22
Minutes of the March 23, 2022, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Agenda for 3/23/22
Agenda for the March 23, 2022, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Minutes for 1/26/22
Minutes for the Jan. 26, 2022, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Historic Preservation in Pinellas County
Pinellas County enjoys a rich and diverse culture and historic past. The historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage is among its most valued......
Historic Preservation Board Agenda for 4/20/22
Agenda for the April 20, 2022, meeting of the Historic Preservation Board. ...
Historic Preservation Board Agenda for 3/16/22
Agenda for the March 16, 2022, meeting of the Historic Preservation Board. ...