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Community Development Department

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The Community Development Department’s mission is to help residents of Pinellas County achieve sustainable living through decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities.

NEWS & INITIATIVES______________________________________

Affordable Homes in Dunedin: Townhomes at Creek Park
The Townhomes at Creek Park, a beautiful 30-unit development currently under construction in Dunedin, will include seven units with prices that begin at $169,900. more>>

BCC Hearings Set for Inclusionary Housing
The Board of County Commissioners scheduled two public hearings on the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance at its July 22nd meeting. Hearings are scheduled for August 19th beginning at 6:30 p.m. and October 7th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The proposed program would require that housing developments of twenty units or larger include a percentage of units affordable to the local workforce or provide affordable housing by an alternative method. A summary chart of the program identifies affordable housing requirements, development options and program incentives. Inclusionary housing is a policy tool for meeting the public goal of providing affordable housing and creating mixed-income communities. The DRAFT ordinance is based in part on the findings contained in the report: Housing Nexus Analysis prepared by Bay Area Economics.

Workshop Builds on Inclusionary Housing Concept
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An Inclusionary Housing Design Charrette drew approximately 60 community representatives to Largo Cultural Center on June 4. The six-hour event, hosted by the Community Development Department, featured keynote speakers Jaimie A. Ross, affordable housing director for 1000 Friends of Florida, and Nicholas J. Brunick, of Applegate and Thorne-Thomsen. presentation more>>

Inclusionary Housing Charrette Questions and Answers

Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
Up to $45,000 is available for home improvements including items essential to hurricane preparation. Interest rates from 0-5%!

Housing Pinellas Channel 9 Commentary Anthony Jones, Director of Community Development Speaks Out about Housing in Pinellas County • Streaming Video - Required Software -  How To Use The Player

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY_______________________________

Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund
Pinellas County received $2,149,112 in Pinellas County Community Housing Trust Fund dollars during Fiscal Year 2007-2008. The application period for these funds will continue on an ongoing basis until the funds are depleted.

Federal Housing and Community Development Programs
Parties interested in receiving funds for activities are invited to visit our NOFA Pages on this web site or to contact Community Development at (727)464-8210 to obtain an application. Selection of activities is based on availability of funds, consistency of the activity with the County's Five Year Consolidated Plan and identified priorities.

Request for Qualifications to Administer Housing Programs
On an ongoing basis, we accept qualifications from licensed professional service providers with the capability to administer housing programs available through Pinellas County. New organizations will need to submit the original RFQ document as instructed. Please disregard the due date indicated in the document. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Information for Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
The Pinellas County Community Development Department is committed to providing equal opportunity for minority and women business enterprises (MBE/WBE).