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 July 11, 2024 Pinellas increases home repair program to $75K with forgivable loan
- News July 2, 2024 Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
- News June 28, 2024 Vacancy Announced on Pinellas Housing Finance Authority
- News June 27, 2024 Pinellas County seeks input on Opioid Abatement Funding priorities
- News June 7, 2024 Condado Pinellas solicita sugerencias sobre prioridades para uso de Fondos
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 -Canceled
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.
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) is a volunteer board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The BOAA reviews nonconforming…
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…
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…
US Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant
Current Action Plan HUD’s Community Development Block Grant provides funds annually to this department to develop viable urban communities by providing decent......
Housing Finance Authority Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds with SAIL Mini Application
Application for financing through the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority's Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds with the State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL)....
Housing Finance Authority Multi Family Bond Program Application
Application for the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority Multi-Family Bond program....
Housing Finance Authority Multi Family Bond Program Application Procedures & Guidelines
Guidelines and procedures for applying to the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority Multi-Family Bond program....
Single Family Land Trust Resale Information
The Single-Family Land Trust (SFLT) is created to provide secure affordable access to housing for the benefit of the community. The terms......
The Homebuyer’s Quick Guide to Single-Family Land Trusts
A Single-Family Land Trust (SFLT) is created to provide secure affordable access to housing for the benefit of the community. The SFLT......
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds
The Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program has been undertaken by the Authority in order to alleviate the shortage of affordable housing available......
Single Family Land Trust Properties
Frequently Asked Questions about single family land trust properties in Pinellas County....
Affordable Housing Development for Homebuyers Information Statement
Forms of Assistance This program offers deferred payment or reduced interest rate loans that may be used to assist with down payments,......
Adult Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Available to qualifying adults who need a helping hand during unexpected financial hardships. Qualifying Instances: Eligibility: Phone screenings Monday through Friday between......