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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______________________________________

Substantial Amendment to the FY 08/09 Action Plan of the 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (Adopted 11/18/08)
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners adopted an Amendment to the above Action Plan and Consolidated Plan for the purpose of fulfilling the application requirements to receive the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development authorized under Title III of the Housing and Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008. HERA provides that these funds shall generally be treated as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Substantial Amendment will be submitted to HUD no later than December 1, 2008.
Adopted Substantial Amendment – Full Text
Summary of Public Comments Received
Substantial Amendment - Draft

Pinellas County Neighborhood Stabilization Program
AMENDMENT TO 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development recently announced funding authorized under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.  Funding will be provided through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and will provide emergency assistance to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within their communities. Pinellas County expects to receive $8,063,759. more>>

Interest Free, 100% Deferred Home Improvement Loans
Limited Time Offer: October 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009
The Pinellas County Community Development Department announces that Home Improvement loans up to $45,000 are available. The loans are interest free and with all payments deferred until sale, transfer, or refinance of the property. Homeowners must be at or below 50% of the area median income. The offer ends January 31, 2009. more>>

Pinellas County Establishes Foreclosure Prevention Website
Following the Oct. 18, 2008 Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County launched a new foreclosure prevention website. The workshop was held at the Coliseum and co-sponsored by Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Largo. The foreclosure prevention website features the participating speakers and offers contact information for non-profit participants as well as local agencies that provide counseling in the area of credit and foreclosure. For the website, and more information on foreclosure prevention, go to www.pinellascounty.org/foreclosure.

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>>

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

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.

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY_______________________________

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 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).