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 News50 new affordable homes provide healing, stability to local individuals and families
For Walter Sloan, an injury at work opened the door to a series of losses: his job, his home, and, for a time, his future. As the first new resident at downtown St. Petersburg’s Innovare apartments, having a stable home he can afford has opened the door to hope.
- April 23, 2024 60 affordable/workforce homes break ground in South Pinellas
- April 2, 2024 County invites residents to Local Mitigation Strategy workshop
- March 6, 2024 66 affordable apts underway in St. Pete, with hundreds more coming this spring
- January 24, 2024 Pinellas homeowners can get zero-interest loan for major repairs
Events
View All EventsBoard of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) is a volunteer board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The BOAA reviews nonconforming…
- 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 310 Court Street, Conference Room 111
- July 3, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- August 7, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
- August 7, 2024, 4:00 pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Pinellas County Communications – Palm Room
- September 4, 2024, 9:00 am Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse
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