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 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…
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Oldsmar State Street Center 127 State Street West Oldsmar, FL 34677 The People…
Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Meeting – Tentative
5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County CourthousePeople First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Oldsmar State Street Center 127 State Street West Oldsmar, FL 34677 The People…
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…
Zoning & Land Use
Land Development Code Pinellas County Municode: Chapter 138 covers the zoning regulations for unincorporated Pinellas County. Looking for something specific? See popular......
U.S. Highway 19 North Corridor Study
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Forward Pinellas and Pinellas County have long-range plans to improve transportation operations in the U.S. 19......
Buying a Home: Target Areas
There are advantages to buying a home in a target area. The Housing Finance Authority (HFA) typically offers home buying assistance to......
Downtown Palm Harbor
Master Plan The Downtown Palm Harbor Master Plan was developed to preserve and enhance the historic character and architectural heritage of Downtown......
Affordable Rental Housing Development Information Statement
Types of Projects Funds can be used to assist projects involving: Forms of Assistance Deferred payment or reduced interest (3%) loans may......
Builders and Developers
Pinellas County offers several programs that can help builders and developers lower the cost of building affordable housing, including: Learn more about......
Community Housing Trust Fund
Notice of Funding Availability andAvailability of Housing Assistance Plan The Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund Plan covers all of unincorporated Pinellas County......
Community Development Grants
The Community Development Department administers a variety of federal, state and local resources to address the county's community development needs. ...
Pinellas County Access Portal
If you have questions or require assistance with the Pinellas County Access Portal, please contact us, or visit the page for the......
Lealman Community Redevelopment Area
The Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), established in 2015, is the first CRA in unincorporated Pinellas County. With established neighborhood patterns, access......