ADVANTAGE PINELLAS HOUSING COMPACT Advantage Pinellas Housing Compact
This Compact is made and entered into this 22 day of Feb, 2022, by and between the
municipalities within Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners,
and Forward Pinellas("the Partners").
WHEREAS, Pinellas County is a vibrant community of nearly one million residents and 25
local governments, with a uniquely diverse array of communities and lifestyle options, and a
robust local economy; and
WHEREAS,the continued quality of life and economic health of our community depends
on residents being able to afford safe, quality housing with multi-modal transportation to jobs
and educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, residents living in stable, affordable housing are better able to participate in
the workforce, obtain an education, meet daily needs, and remain healthy; and
WHEREAS, employers are better able to attract and retain a stable workforce when
residents can find quality affordable housing close to their workplaces, avoiding burdensome
commutes; and
WHEREAS, housing costs in Pinellas County are rising significantly faster than household
incomes; and
WHEREAS, nearly one in five households in Pinellas County is cost-burdened, spending
more than 30 percent of its income on housing; and
WHEREAS, lower-income, minority, and elderly residents are disproportionately likely
to live in cost-burdened households; and
WHEREAS, local governments play a critical role in fostering social equity through
housing and development policies and strategies; and
WHEREAS, Pinellas County will need an increase of nearly 1,000 affordable housing units
per year this decade to keep pace with population growth; and
WHEREAS, addressing the need for affordable housing will require a coordinated
strategy of housing construction, rehabilitation, mitigation, preservation, and household
assistance; and
WHEREAS, affordable housing production depends on a combination of public, private,
nonprofit, and citizen partners; and
WHEREAS, there are 25 local governments in Pinellas County, each with its own
affordable housing needs, resources, and policies; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Pinellas County have made a significant commitment to
meeting the community's need for affordable housing by approving the government
infrastructure sales surtax in 2019 (Penny for Pinellas IV); and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has allocated a projected $80 Million of
Penny for Pinellas revenue over the next ten years to preserve and develop affordable housing;
and
WHEREAS, Pinellas County has shown a significant commitment to providing affordable
housing through its dedicated Community Housing Trust Fund and Land Trust Program; and
WHEREAS, there are significant countywide resources dedicated to planning for the
coordination of land use, transportation, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, local governments in Pinellas County are collaborating on the economic,
environmental, and societal vitality and resiliency of their respective communities, in order to
support a thriving local economy and create opportunities to attract new businesses and
economic investments; and
WHEREAS, an integrated, cooperative, countywide approach is needed to align and
maximize these resources and truly meet the need for housing affordability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE PARTNERS
THAT:
SECTION 1.The Partners agree to worktoward a planning strategythat prioritizes locating
affordable housing,jobs,educational opportunities,and workforce development resources along
corridors (within '/2 mile) planned for high-quality transit service as identified in the Advantage
Pinellas Plan.
SECTION 2. The Partners agree to work toward coordinating the development of
affordable housing with planning for healthy communities, including access to parks and
recreational resources, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, healthy food sources, and medical care
providers.
SECTION 3. The Partners agree to work toward addressing racial, social, economic, and
geographic inequality in the provision of affordable housing in Pinellas County.
SECTION 4.The Partners agree to worktoward planning forgreater resiliency, by reducing
impacts to current and future housing stock through diverse and localized adaptation and
building strategies designed to reduce risks from flooding, major storms, and other natural
hazards.
SECTION 5.The Partners agree to work toward the provision of safe, quality housing that
is accessible to residents of diverse ages, abilities, and provides both rental and ownership
opportunities.
SECTION 6. The Partners agree to work with affordable housing developers, community
groups, citizens, and other stakeholders related to the implementation of this Compact.
SECTION 7.The Partners agree to work toward creating an affordable housing action plan
to serve as a common, coordinated framework for addressing affordable housing needs, while
respecting the autonomy of each local jurisdiction.
SECTION 8. As a component of the action plan, the Partners agree to work toward
developing specific goals to meet housing needs and shared terminology and definitions
addressing affordable housing.
SECTION 9. The Partners agree to work toward creating a joint communications and
outreach program, including developing a website to serve as an information portal for residents,
local businesses, developers, non-profit community organizations, and other stakeholders.
SECTION 10. The Partners agree to work toward developing a centralized data repository
and performance metrics to identify needs and measure progress toward the action plan.
SECTION 11. The Partners agree to develop a usable regulatory toolkit for local
governments, including:
• A menu of regulatory incentives to encourage affordable housing
construction, improvements, adaptation, redevelopment and
preservation;
• Regulatory strategies for encouraging market-rate housing that is diverse
and affordable to a broader range of incomes, including nontraditional
options such as accessory dwelling units, "missing middle" housing, tiny
homes, and mixed-use buildings; and
• Design standards that promote sustainability and energy efficiency,
encourage healthy environments and lifestyles and make it possible to
travel safely and conveniently using walking, biking, and transit.
SECTION 12. The Partners agree to this Compact as an expression of their intent and
commitment to work together on a countywide level to address the critical need for affordable
housing in Pinellas County, but acknowledge that the governing body of each Partner retains
authority over local decision-making including, but not limited to, financial and staff resources
and land use regulations.
SECTION 13.This Compact shall take effect upon full and proper execution and remain in
place for 10 years, unless earlier terminated by the written mutual agreement of all Partners.Any
Partner may individually terminate its participation in the Compact upon 30 days' written notice
to all remaining Partners. The termination by one Partner shall not affect the commitment of the
Compact's remaining Partners.
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