Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Community Development Block Grant Program

Funder: U.S. Federal Government (administered by City of Pinellas Park)

Program Goal: To provide decent housing and a suitable living environment, principally for low and moderate-income households, and to eliminate blighting conditions.

Eligible Activities

• Housing rehabilitation and preservation
• Public facilities and improvements
• Public infrastructure, clearance and demolition
• Economic development
• Public services
• Housing services

Geographic Scope

• Pinellas Park, FL

Program Documentation

• 5-Year Consolidated Plan: 2023-2027
• 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP): Available
• 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER): Available

Citizen Participation

Pinellas County maintains a detailed Citizen Participation Plan with policies and procedures for citizen involvement. Citizens, especially low- and moderate-income citizens, have opportunity to participate in planning, implementation and assessment of programs and projects.

Labor Standards

Federal Davis-Bacon Act labor standards apply to all construction projects wholly or partially federally funded. All employees on construction projects must receive prevailing wage rates as established by U.S. Department of Labor. This applies to all CDBG-funded construction contracts exceeding $2,000.

Non-Discrimination

Community development and housing programs are administered in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with equal employment opportunities, affirmative action, and fair housing requirements.

Contact

Rebecca Stephenson, Grants Coordinator

• Email: rstephenson@pinellas-park.com
• Phone: (727) 369-5619
• Mailing Address: The City of Pinellas Park, Community Services, 6051 78th Avenue, North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Public Hearing

Program Performance and Development/Annual Action Plan Preparation Hearing:

• Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Location: Pinellas Park Community Development/Human Resources Building, 6051 78th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (Large Conference Room)

Public Comment Submission

Written comments concerning community development needs and/or CDBG program performance/Annual Action Plan:

1. Deadline: April 20, 2026 by 4:30 PM
2. Submit to: Rebecca Stephenson, Grants Coordinator
3. Methods:
   • Email: rstephenson@pinellas-park.com
   • Mail: The City of Pinellas Park, Community Services, 6051 78th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Available Resources

• Residential Anti-Displacement Assistance (PDF available)
• 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2023-2027)
• Annual Action Plan (AAP)
• Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER)