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

 

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

 

 

 

The Hurricane Mitigation Grant Program
Pinellas County Community Development Department’s Hurricane Mitigation Grant Program is currently closed. Please check back for updates.

 

 

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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