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 December 23, 2024 Pinellas homeowners can get up to $30,000 for hurricane repairs
- News November 22, 2024 Pinellas extends survey deadline for fair housing, community needs
- News October 29, 2024 Vacancies Announced on Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee
- News October 21, 2024 Pinellas County seeks public input on fair housing, community development needs
- News September 13, 2024 County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
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…
Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting
Meetings of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Board of Directors start at 3:00 p.m. The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas…
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…
2025-26 Performance Review and Needs Assessment
Pinellas County, in partnership with the City of Largo, is in the process of developing its 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026…
Information & Resources
Comprehensive Plan
The Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan touches on almost every facet of our quality of life. It addresses things like delivery of public…
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 ProgramsPinellas County Income Eligible Hurricane Home Repair Program
Up to $30,000 grant for repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA Applications are now open. The Hurricane Home Repair Program helps…
Florida 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…
Programas de Préstamo para la Reparación de Viviendas y de Vida Independiente
In English Actualización 2024: Ahora disponible préstamo totalmente perdonable de hasta $75,000. Para ayudar a los residentes a permanecer en sus hogares......
Housing Finance Authority First-Time Homebuyer Program
Effective November 22, 2024 (Ver en Español) The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County First-Time Homebuyer Program could be your key to......
Pinellas homeowners can get zero-interest loan for major repairs
Pinellas County is seeking new qualified applicants for the Home Repair Loan Program, which can provide up to $55,000 in a zero-interest loan for windows, roofs, air conditioning and other critical repairs....
Dueños de casas en Pinellas pueden obtener préstamo sin intereses para reparaciones mayores
El Condado Pinellas busca nuevos solicitantes para el Programa de Préstamos para Reparaciones del Hogar, que puede ofrecer un préstamo sin intereses......
Affordable Housing Directory
Welcome to the Community Housing Guide, a directory of affordable housing and homeownership options in Pinellas County. Resources and agencies that provide......
Homeless Leadership Alliance calls for Point In Time Survey volunteers
You can help secure vital funding and inform public policy aimed at ending homelessness by volunteering with The Homeless Leadership Alliance of......
County joins Habitat to break ground on 54 affordable townhomes
Pinellas County and the City of Largo joined Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties on Wednesday, Dec. 20, to break ground on Longlake Preserve, a 54-unit townhome development in Largo. ...
Commission approves $14.4M for affordable homes
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 31, approved $14.4 million to support development of more than 300 homes for rent and homeownership for people at all income levels. ...
Historic Preservation Board vacancy announced
Pinellas County is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board representing Commissioner Brian Scott. The......
Ayuda para el pago inicial
¿Busca una casa en el Condado Pinellas y necesita ayuda con el pago inicial y los gastos de cierre? El Programa de......