Welcome to the Community Development Department

Our Mission | About Us
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

 

PINELLAS COUNTY CONSORTIUM AND URBAN COUNTY

2011-2012 ACTION PLAN

Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Programs

 

On July 12, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) executed Resolution 11-47, which approved Pinellas County’s FY 11-12 Action Plan.  The Action Plan describes how the County will make use of the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds received. 

 

The Public Facilities Improvement Program was approved as part of the County’s 2011-2012 Action Plan.  Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services has identified a need to upgrade the Fire Suppression System for their building located at 14041 Icot Blvd in Largo.  The Agency owned facility is the primary client service center that includes Children Services, Violence Prevention Programs and other programs, which are eligible activities under the Public Facilities Improvement Program with Community Development Block Grant Funds.  The total project cost is approximately $38,340.

Availability for Viewing

Click here to view the 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan.

 

A copy of the funding proposal is available for viewing at the following location April 24, 2012 to May 8, 2012.  Public comments on the Proposal are invited during this period and should be sent to the Pinellas County Community Development Department at the address below.

• Pinellas County Community Development Department, 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 800, Clearwater, FL 33755 or at cdplanning@pinellascounty.org.

 

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HOPE EXPO 2012

A “FREE” informational workshop and exhibit for potential homebuyers will be offered on Saturday, June 2, 2012.  Citizens are encouraged to attend this event to meet and speak to housing counselors, Realtors, lenders and other community organizations regarding homeownership opportunities.  Attendance at the entire Homebuyer Workshop is mandatory to receive your certificate for homebuyer training which is required by some lenders and assistance programs.  (English Flyer) (Spanish Flyer)

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Notice of Availability for Viewing
Pinellas County Consortium and Urban County
2012-2013 Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and
HOME Investment Partnership Programs

 

The Pinellas County Consortium 2012-2013 Action Plan identifies housing and community development needs, priorities, objectives and strategies as well as FY2012-2013 proposed activities. 

A draft of the Plan can be viewed at the following locations April 13 to May 12, 2012.  Public comments on the Plans are invited during this period; send to the Pinellas County Community Development Department at the address below.

 

Pinellas County Community Development Department 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 800 Clearwater, FL  33755

Largo Community Development Department 201 Highland Avenue Largo, FL  33779

 

Approximately 87% of Pinellas County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are allocated to activities which principally benefit low and moderate-income households.  The remaining will fund activities eliminating slum and blight.

A public hearing by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on the Action Plan will be held in July 2012.  A separate announcement in July will announce the hearing. more

 

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PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT

SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
AND 2011-2012 ACTION PLAN

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the allocation of additional funding authorized under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as amended by S. 896 entitled The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009.

Funding is being provided through the Emergency Solutions Grant, formerly the Emergency Shelter Grant Program and target households that are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

 

Pinellas County intends to submit a substantial amendment to the current Five Year Consolidated Plan and One Year Annual Action Plan no later than May 15, 2012, in order to access the additional $73,419 available to Pinellas County.

 

The other component of the Action Plan Amendment is to provide clarification on the specific activities included in the Gooden Crossing Infrastructure Project.  The original project description included engineering, design and construction improvements including resurfacing, storm drainage and sidewalks.  The acquisition of property for right-of-way should have also been specified as part of the expansion.

 

A draft of the amendment to the 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan and 2011-2012 Action Plan will be available for viewing and public comment at the Pinellas County Community Development Department, 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 800, Clearwater, FL 33755 and here from March 9 to April 9, 2012. 

 

Public comments on the Amendment should be sent to the Pinellas County Community Development Department at the address above or e-mailed to cdplanning@pinellascounty.org. 

 

Click here to view the substantial amendment to the 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan and 2011-2012 Action Plan.

 

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Notice of Funding Availability
Pinellas County Consortium
Consolidated Submission for 2012-2013
Federal, State, Local Housing and Community Development Programs

 

February 3, 2012

Pinellas County expects to receive the following funding through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012. more

 

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Coming Soon!

Exciting new garden-style apartments are coming to Largo. Lots of great amenities and green features will make this community a great place to call home. watch video

 

 

 

 

 

Pinellas County Consortium and Urban County 2011-2012 Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, and
HOME Investment Partnership Programs
The Pinellas County Consortium 2011-2012 Action Plan identifies housing and community development needs, priorities, objectives and strategies as well as FY2011-2012 approved activities. more>

 

 

Exciting Developments in the Dansville Community

 

Shady Grove - Providing affordable housing in Pinellas County is a high priority. One of the ways Pinellas meets that goal is partnering with non-profit housing partners like Habitat for Humanity. Recently, a new affordable green housing development in Dunedin welcomed its first two families to the neighborhood.

 

Pinellas County Consortium and Urban County
2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2010-2011 ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Programs...more>

 

 

Thinking about buying a new home?
A new mortgage program from the Housing Finance Authority can help. Click here for more information.

 

PINELLAS COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM ...more>

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development authorized funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Rounds 1, 2 & 3 to be used for emergency assistance to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within their communities.

 

Dreaming of owning your own Home?
Get HIP! Become a member of the Homebuyer Information Program (HIP). Sign up today and be the first to receive the latest news and information on: available quality-built affordable single-family homes, townhomes, and condos; mortgage products; down payment and closing assistance programs; homebuyer counseling services, home repair and remodeling programs and much, much more! For more information contact the Pinellas County Community Department at (727) 464-8210 or click here to sign-up now. Your dream of homeownership can become a reality!

 

Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act Funding
Amendment to 2008-2009 Action Plan
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development recently announced funding authorized under Title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Funding provided through the Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act Program (CDBG-R) will be used to fund shovel-ready housing or other related community development activities, primarily for persons of low and moderate incomes.
Pinellas County submitted a Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Action Plan, in order to access the $809,226 allocation of CDBG-R funds.
Click here to view the submitted CDBG-R Substantial Amendment

 

Notice of Availability for Viewing
QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORTS

Substantial Amendment to the FY 2008-2009 Action Plan for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program and Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act Funding

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development recently announced funding authorized under Title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Funding provided through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) will be used to provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Funding provided through the Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act Program (CDBG-R) will be used to fund shovel-ready housing or other related community development activities, primarily for persons of low and moderate incomes.

Pinellas County submitted  a substantial amendment to the current Action Plan on May 13, 2009, in order to access the $1,237,464 allocation of HPRP funds and $809,226 allocation of CDBG-R funds.
View a draft of the Substantial Amendment submitted to HUD

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

 

Find Affordable Rental Housing!
Find available housing that best fits your needs. This service can be accessed online 24 hours a day and is supported by a toll-free, bilingual call center M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST.

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NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY

 

Pinellas County Housing Development Funding
The application period for mixed-income rental and owner housing development activities will continue on an ongoing basis until funds are depleted.  Click here for a copy of the application form.

 

Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund
Pinellas County received $1,818,118 in Pinellas County Community Housing Trust Fund dollars during Fiscal Year 2008-2009. The application period for these funds will continue on an ongoing basis until the funds are depleted.

 

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 ongoing 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).

 

 

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