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.
Quick Facts
By 2045, Pinellas County’s population is projected to grow by over 30,000 permanent residents, reaching over a million people.
As of summer 2021, the County has committed $23.4 million toward 1,197 units that include 884 affordable homes.
“To serve the County by facilitating the creation and preservation of healthy, safe, equitable and sustainable neighborhoods, and the protection of the natural ecosystem through an effective and efficient planning and implementation process.”
Accomplishments
Please visit our Homes for Pinellas webpage to learn more about our Affordable Housing Program.
Please visit our PLANPinellas webpage for the latest information about Pinellas County’s Comprehensive Plan.
Learn more about the Downtown Palm Harbor Form Based Code.
News & Stories
View All News66 affordable apts underway in St. Pete, with hundreds more coming this spring
SkyWay Lofts II will provide 66 affordable apartment homes to residents in St. Petersburg. Under the countywide partnership between the county and cities, several hundred new affordable and workforce homes will begin construction or be completed this spring.
- January 24, 2024 Pinellas homeowners can get zero-interest loan for major repairs
- January 24, 2024 Dueños de casas en Pinellas pueden obtener préstamo sin intereses para reparaciones mayores
- December 20, 2023 County joins Habitat to break ground on 54 affordable townhomes
- October 31, 2023 Commission approves $14.4M for affordable homes
Events
View All EventsAffordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
https://pinellas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AHAC_Agenda_030624.pdfThe Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, reviews policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and…
- April 3, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- April 15, 2024, 6:00 pm Local Mitigation Strategy Public Workshop Lealman Exchange
- May 1, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- June 5, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- June 5, 2024, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
- July 3, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse