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 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…
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…
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…
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee is to advise the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Lealman CRA on the community redevelopment plan…
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…
Homebuyers can get up to $75K zero-interest loan for down payment
Buying a home is a dream that’s become out of reach for many hardworking Pinellas residents, but a newly-increased program for people......
Publicly Owned Land Appropriate for Affordable Housing
A list of publicly-owned land in Pinellas County that can be made available for affordable housing....
Heritage Village opens historic Turner Bungalow
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources and Heritage Village officially opened the Turner Bungalow to the public for the first time since......
Housing Finance Authority FY22/23 Operating Budget
Operating budget for the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority for fiscal year 2022-2023, including general fund, approved housing trust and land assembly funds....
Lealman CRA Trust Proposed FY24 Budget
Proposed FY24 budget for the Lealman CRA Trust...
Homeless Leadership Alliance releases Point in Time Count Report
This annual, comprehensive report offers a detailed analysis of the current state of homelessness in Pinellas County and serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, service providers and community members committed to addressing homelessness effectively....
Vacancy Announced on the Historic Preservation Board
Applications are now being accepted to fill one vacancy on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board representing Commissioner René Flowers. Service on......
The transformational Live Local Act (SB 102) signed into law
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is a partner in the Sadowski Coalition, the Sadowski Affiliates, and a proud supporter of......
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County partners with the City of St. Petersburg and others to provide 85 units of affordable senior multifamily housing
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) closed on the bond financing for Bear Creek Commons on May 31, 2023. Bear......
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Sponsors the HOPE Expo – Home Ownership for People Everywhere
The Housing Finance Authority is a proud sponsor of the 32nd HOPE Expo being held June 10, 2023. During this all-day event, prospective......