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
- Story May 8, 2024 Jordan Park Redevelopment Project receives national recognition
- News May 8, 2024 Annual Update of Local Mitigation Strategy plan complete
- News April 26, 2024 50 new affordable homes provide healing, stability to local individuals and families
- News April 23, 2024 60 affordable/workforce homes break ground in South Pinellas
- News April 2, 2024 County invites residents to Local Mitigation Strategy workshop
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 Citrus Grove Apartments
Housing Finance Authority OfficeLealman 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.
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 will be held at, 310…
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…
Commission approves $14.4M for affordable homes
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 31, approved $14.4 million to support development of more than 300 homes for rent and homeownership for people at all income levels. ...
Historic Preservation Board vacancy announced
Pinellas County is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board representing Commissioner Brian Scott. The......
Heritage Village opens historic Turner Bungalow
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources and Heritage Village officially opened the Turner Bungalow to the public for the first time since......
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....
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....
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......
Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
In an ongoing effort to reduce the impact of hazards such as flooding, sea level rise and storm surge, Pinellas County, municipal......
64 affordable homes for veterans under construction in Seminole
A groundbreaking ceremony for Valor Preserve took place Friday, April 14, with Pinellas County, Norstar Development USA, the Pinellas County Housing Authority and other partners. The development located at 9575 Seminole Boulevard will offer 64 affordable units, with half set aside for people with disabilities and preference to veteran applicants...
New affordable apartments open in St. Pete
Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg celebrated the grand opening of The Shores affordable housing apartment community. ...
Pinellas County, Largo support construction of 96 affordable homes
Pinellas County Government and the City of Largo are celebrating the start of construction on a 96-unit, high-quality apartment community in Largo......