CDBG-DR Action Plan
Last Updated: April 23, 2025Pinellas County is required to develop an Action Plan that must be accepted by HUD before accessing federal recovery funds. The Action Plan is the County’s blueprint for identifying and funding CDBG-DR recovery and mitigation programs based on identified unmet disaster recovery and mitigation needs.
In March and April, the County is conducting an unmet needs assessment through storm damage data, surveys and public input after which a Draft Action Plan will be posted online.
Draft Action Plan
A Draft Action Plan outlining countywide priorities for the CDBG-DR grant is available for review and comment from April 23 – May 23, 2025. You can review key points from the Draft Action Plan below or view the full plan then leave your comments. You can also attend one of the upcoming in-person or virtual meetings to learn more.
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Unmet Needs According to the Data
| Category | Disaster Impact | Assistance | Unmet Need (UN) | % of UN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | $3.5 Billion | $435 Million | $ 3.1 Billion | 78% |
| Economy | $587 Million | $72 Million | $ 525 Million | 13% |
| Infrastructure | $770 Million | $578 Million | $ 193 Million | 5% |
| Public Services | $335 Million | $173 Million | $ 163 Million | 4% |
| TOTAL | $5.2 Billion | $1.3 Billion | $ 3.9 Billion | 100% |
Housing Unmet Needs by Type
Preliminary Program Budget
| Housing | Budget | Budget % | Unmet Need % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehab and Reconstruction | $500,000,000 | 74% | 78% |
| Owner-Occupied Single Family Repairs Reimbursement | $20,787,758 | ||
| Small Landlord Rental Housing Rehab and Reconstruction | $57,865,307 | ||
| Homebuyer Assistance Program | $20,000,000 | ||
| Economy | Budget | Budget % | Unmet Need % |
| Small Business and Nonprofit Assistance | $32,147,393 | 4% | 13% |
| Mitigation Infrastructure | Budget | Budget % | Unmet Need % |
| Local Mitigation Planning | $24,000,000 | 13% | 5% |
| Mitigation Infrastructure Program | $106,146,000 | ||
| Public Services | Budget | Budget % | Unmet Need % |
| Disaster Relief Reimbursement Payments | $32,147,392 | 4% | 4% |
Potential Programs
Pinellas County is considering a range of eligible programs, with emphasis on housing and economic recovery first, followed by storm mitigation projects to protect communities from future storms. Here are some of the main categories:
Homeowner
Reimbursement or repair for disaster damaged primary homes; reimbursements for eligible repairs completed; disaster relief payments
Renter
Disaster relief payments; homeownership assistance for renters
Local Landlords
Rehabilitation or reconstruction of affordable rental homes
Economic Recovery
Recovery support for small businesses and nonprofits
Attend a Public Input Meeting
General public input meetings:
South County
April 7, 6-8:00 p.m.
Lealman Exchange,
Ray Neri Room
5175 45th St. N.,
St. Petersburg
Mid County
April 10, 6-8:00 p.m.
City of Dunedin
City Hall Commission Chambers
737 Louden Avenue
Dunedin
North County
April 24, 6-8:00 p.m.
Harbor Hall/White Chapel
1190 Georgia Avenue
Palm Harbor
County Commission review of Draft Action Plan
Board of County Commissioners
May 6, 6-8:00 p.m.
333 Chestnut Street
Palm Room
Clearwater
Virtual Meetings to review Draft Action Plan
Tuesday, May 13
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Register for this Zoom meeting
Thursday, May 15
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Register for this Zoom meeting
Unmet Needs Resident Survey
More than 3,000 people responded to our online survey on unmet needs following the hurricanes. These results alongside surveys and outreach to our city partners and local businesses helped inform our Draft Action Plan. See full survey results.
Draft Action Plan Presentation
This video was recorded at the April 7, 2025 public meeting.
Resources
Video of presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 25, 2025
Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 25, 2025
Public notice for CDBG-DR Action Plan meetings
