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 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
- News September 23, 2025 County waives after-the-fact permit penalties to support storm recovery
- News July 19, 2025 Hartley House Historical Marker unveiled in Palm Harbor
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 Regular Meeting
HEARING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) regular meetings are reviews of Variance, Type 2, Rezoning and Future Land…
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…
Development Review Committee – Site Plan Review and Pre-Application Review
HEARING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) site plan meetings are comment review meetings. Pre-applications meetings are concept plan…
Historic Preservation Board Meeting
5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County CourthouseInformation & 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…
Pinellas County Code of Ordinances
Can I let my dog or cat run free in Pinellas County? Can I use an e-bike on the Pinellas Trail? How......
50 affordable homes break ground in St. Pete
A rainy morning didn’t dampen the enthusiasm among Pinellas County partners for kicking off a new development Friday that will bring 50......
BOAA Minutes for 11/3/21
Minutes of the Nov. 3, 2021, meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals....
BOAA Results for 11/3/21
Results of the Nov. 3, 2021, meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. ...
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Agenda for 10/27/21
Agenda for the Oct.27, 2021, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Minutes for 10/27/21
Minutes for the Oct.27, 2021, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....
Housing Finance Authority Partners
Our partnerships enable us to continue providing affordable housing to Pinellas, Pasco and Polk County residents. We work with local, state and......
Homebuyer Education Class Providers
Participation in our First-Time Homebuyer Program requires you take a Homebuyer Education class from a housing counseling agency approved by Housing and Urban Development (HUD)....
Housing Finance Authority – Neighborhood Stabilization Program
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was created by the federal government to provide emergency monies to help communities that have a large......
Historic Preservation Board Agenda for 10/20/21
Agenda for the Oct. 20, 2021, meeting of the Historic Preservation Board....