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.
Featured Government Office
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 March 24, 2026 South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Citizen Advisory Committee vacancy announced
- 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
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…
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs Recreation Center 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL…
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs Recreation Center 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL…
Development 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…
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…
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 9/1/21
Minutes of the Sept. 1, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority Board. ...
BOAA Minutes for 9/1/21
Minutes of the Sept. 1, 2021, meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals....
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 8/17/21
Minutes of the Aug. 17, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority TEFRA Hearing. ...
Senior Connection Resources
Look here for a list of agencies that provide financial or other help for the senior community....
Local Planning Agency Minutes for 8/12/21
Minutes of the Aug. 12, 2021, meeting of the Pinellas County Local Planning Agency....
Pinellas County 2025 Income Limits
This chart lays out the income limits to qualify for help under Pinellas County's Down Payment Assistance Program....
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 8/4/21
Minutes of the Aug. 4, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority Board. ...
BOAA Minutes for 8/4/21
Minutes of the Aug. 4, 2021, meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals....
BOAA Results for 8/4/21
Results of the Aug. 4, 2021, meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. ...
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee Agenda for 7/28/21
Agenda for the July 28, 2021, meeting of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee....