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 April 1, 2026 Pinellas reopens home repair program offering up to $75,000 in assistance
- News March 28, 2026 Heritage Village landmarks receive official historic designation during 50th anniversary celebration
- News February 4, 2026 264 affordable/workforce apartments break ground in St. Pete
- News January 15, 2026 South Pinellas affordable apartment community more than doubles with 66 additional units
- News January 8, 2026 Vacancies announced for Housing Finance Authority
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 EventsDevelopment Review Committee – Site Plan Review and Pre-Application Review
MEETING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) site plan meetings are comment review meetings. Pre-applications meetings are concept plan…
ESG-RUSH Needs Assessment Public Meeting
For Pinellas County to receive ESG-RUSH funds, the County must submit for HUD’s approval, a substantial amendment to the County’s FY 2025/2026…
Lealman 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…
Development Review Committee – Site Plan Review and Pre-Application Review
MEETING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) site plan meetings are comment review meetings. Pre-applications meetings are concept plan…
Information & Resources
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds (CDBG-DR)
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Overview of Allocation The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) directly awarded Pinellas County funding to support…
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,…
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…
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......
Pinellas County Municipal Population Comparison
Document of municipal population comparison in Pinellas County using the 1990, 2000 and 2010 Census....
The Housing Finance Authority Recognizes Winners of the Welcome Home Campaign
March 2, 2022 – The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) recognized winners of the Welcome Home campaign at their monthly......
Lealman CRA 19/20 Annual Highlights Report
2019/20 Annual Highlights Report for the Lealman CRA....
Lealman CRA 2021 Independent Auditor’s Report
Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements for 2021 of the Lealman CRA....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Bylaws
Bylaws of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee. ...
Countywide compact to address long-term housing solutions
Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg officially launched a new partnership Tuesday aimed......
Local Planning Agency Results for 2/10/22
Minutes of the Feb. 10, 2022, meeting of the Pinellas County Local Planning Agency....