Pinellas County Housing & Community Development Department

Jurisdiction: Pinellas County (countywide programs; land use planning for unincorporated areas)

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. It includes a Planning Division and a Community Development Division.

Responsibilities

  • land use planning and zoning policy
  • affordable housing programs (Homes for Pinellas)
  • community redevelopment
  • home repair and independent living programs
  • Lealman residential and commercial improvement grants
  • historic preservation
  • transportation planning coordination

Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.