Pinellas County Surplus Residential Properties

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is seeking responses to a Request for Negotiations for the purchase and development of designated surplus properties into affordable single-family housing. The goal is to enhance the community by creating new housing opportunities, promoting homeownership, and supporting economic growth through job creation. The properties are intended for immediate development, with construction expected to begin within twelve months of the sale closing. Responders will be evaluated based on established criteria, and no binding agreements will be finalized until a formal written contract is approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The development must include high-quality, affordable housing units that meet minimum affordability standards, specifically targeting households earning at or below 120% of the area median income, with a preference for proposals that include units affordable at or below 80% of the median income. The solicitation, titled "Pinellas County Surplus Residential Properties," was posted on July 29, 2024, with a response deadline of August 27, 2024. The project is managed by the Housing and Community Development department, with a contract size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Interested parties can contact the primary point of contact, Alex Meloy, via email or phone for further information. The initiative aligns with the county’s broader objectives of promoting inclusive, sustainable housing development and utilizing surplus land efficiently to benefit the community. The process emphasizes transparency and adherence to applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that selected proposals contribute to the county’s affordable housing goals.