Building Better Communities
Our Vision
We envision Pinellas County as a place where all residents have the opportunity to live in decent neighborhoods with access to quality affordable housing, pleasing streetscapes and open green spaces, sound infrastructure, ample economic opportunities, convenient public facilities and access to all the services vital to maintaining a safe and sustainable community.
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 Housing Pinellas
Working Together for a Better Future- What Pinellas County Can Do- What You Can Do …
The Board of County Commissioners recently approved a new Housing Trust Fund to provide more affordable housing in Pinellas County. Establishing the trust fund is the first step in the Housing Pinellas initiative. Now, the county can actively pursue financial resources to provide construction financing and rental housing preservation.
Housing Pinellas Channel 9 Commentary 
Anthony Jones, Director of Community Development Speaks Out about Housing in Pinellas County
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NEWS & INITIATIVES______________________________________
 PINELLAS COUNTY CONSORTIUM AND URBAN COUNTY
2008-2009 ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant,
HOME, and American Dream Downpayment Initiative Programs
The Pinellas County Consortium 2008-2009 Action Plan identifies housing and community development needs, priorities, objectives and strategies as well as FY2008-2009 proposed activities.
Drafts of the Plans can be seen at the following locations May 16 to June 17, 2008. Public comments on the Plans are invited during this period; send to the Pinellas County Community Development Department at the address listed. more>>  
Pinellas County Seeks Input on Affordable Housing Ordinance Pinellas County Community Development Department is coordinating an interactive design charrette to provide input on the county’s draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance on Wednesday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. more>> flyer
Notice of Intent to Adopt Proposed Ordinance and Request for Public Comment-
DRAFT ORDINANCE -
NOTICE OF INTENT - Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance Comment Sheet
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners hereby give notice
of intent to
adopt a proposed Ordinance establishing
an inclusionary housing program. 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.
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Announces Series
2007A
Another Great Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program for First-Time Homebuyers!
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Up to $45,000 is available for home improvements including items essential to hurricane preparation. Interest rates from 0-5%!
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Money Available to Help Buy and Rehabilitate Homes!
Need to buy a house or renovate your home? Click on the program name (below) to determine if you qualify.
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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.
Ongoing
Request for Qualifications
PLEASE DISREGARD THE DUE DATE INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED ON AN ON-GOING BASIS.
New agencies will need to submit a package with the same information required in the
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Community Housing Presentation to Pinellas REALTOR ® Organization |
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Nexus Study - Housing Nexus Analysis
prepared by Bay Area Economics
This analysis establishes the “nexus” between new development and the need for affordable housing by demonstrating how new jobs attract households at incomes below that required to buy or rent existing housing. It also evaluates the opportunities for including affordable housing in new developments and the effectiveness of incentives in helping to offset the costs of making those new units affordable.
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Loans Available for Handicap Accessibility
$3500 per applicant is available for homeowner, renters or landlords for handicap accessibility. Additional loans available at 0%, 1% or 3% interest if needed. For more details contact our program administrator, Caring and Sharing For Independent Living, at (727) 577-0065. |
MBE/WBE Information
The Pinellas County Community Development Department is committed to providing equal opportunity for minority business enterprises and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE) |
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County
Connection Centers Need answers to your questions about County
Government? County Connection Centers are located throughout the County
to give you information about county programs and services. Connection
Center staff is also available to meet with homeowners associations,
civic clubs and crime watch groups to discuss county initiatives, programs
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HFA Bond
Issue For Lenders Is your company interested in offering another
resource to your clients by participating in our First Time Homebuyer Home
Key program? Review the documents below for a complete description of the
program and information on how to participate in the program.
Invitation to Lenders.
Call: (727) 464-8210. |
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First Time Homebuyers Program
Need A New Home? The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County may be able to help. We assist individuals and families through tax-exempt bonds to provide below market rate loans so that income-eligible persons can buy their first home . HFA offers additional assistance for down payment and closing costs through current First Time Homebuyers Program.
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Executive Summary: 2005 - 2010 Strategic Plan As a recipient of federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Consortium is required to prepare an overall strategy every five years. This new strategy will be for the next five years (FY2006 - FY2010). |
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