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 January 8, 2026 Vacancies announced for Housing Finance Authority
- News January 8, 2026 Seniors find affordable homes at new 80-unit apartment community in Ridgecrest
- News November 19, 2025 Historic preservation meetings coming to Pinellas Nov. 24 – 25
- News October 13, 2025 Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs opening Oct. 20
- News October 13, 2025 Programas de ayuda por huracanes Pinellas People First abren oct. 20
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 EventsLocal 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…
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…
2026-27 Performance Review and Needs Assessment
Pinellas County is in the process of developing its Annual Action Plan for FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions…
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…
Lender Guide for Downpayment Assistance Applications
Guide to access Neighborly Application Portal, register an account and create a new application for downpayment assistance programs....
Map of the Crystal Beach Community Overlay
Crystal Beach Community overlay map, including Live Oak Park and areas for future land use....
Greater Ridgecrest Master Plan Vision
2015 workshop document showcasing a neighborhood revitalization vision for the Greater Ridgecrest Area with goals to enhance connectivity, preserve and enhance natural systems and more....
Homeowner Guide for Housing Rehabilitation Applications
Guide to apply to housing rehab programs through the Neighborly Application Portal, including how to register and complete a new application....
Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Plan
A comprehensive framework for long-term development, economic development, and redevelopment revitalization strategies to address blighted conditions and improve the overall quality of life in the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area over the next 30 years....
Lealman CRA Boundary Area Map
Map showing the boundary areas for the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area, dating from April 2018....
Draft 2020 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Incentives Review Report
October 2020 draft report from Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to Board of County Commissioners on SHIP Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies....
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 2017-2018 Program Year
CAPER for the Pinellas County Consortium, highlighting the progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan...
Dansville Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
Pinellas County Florida Consortium Action Plan for Community Planning and Development for 1994-1995, neighborhood revitalization for Dansville and Highpoint....
Downtown Historic Palm Harbor Master Plan
2002 plan identifying projects that improve Palm Harbor's eclectic character while improving urbn form....