Community Development
What We Do
Mission: Improving the lives of Pasco's citizens through homeless initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and community partnerships using state and federal funding. Annually, we receive State and Federal Funding to assist the very low to moderate-income citizens of Pasco County. Some of our activities include:
Housing Relief for Hurricane Idalia
Pasco County Community Development is now accepting applications for Hurricane Idalia Disaster Relief for low- and moderate-income citizens who have suffered loss or damage of their primary residence due to the storm.
Download the Application Here
You can submit your application in the following ways:
These funds are available on to a Pasco County citizen whose home has received damage due to Hurricane Idalia.
Funds may be used for items such as, but not limited to:
This strategy will only be implemented following a disaster as declared by the President of the United States or the Governor of Florida. These funds are intended to supplement other Federal, State, or Insurance benefits, and are a one-time grant award.
Specific eligibility questions may be directed to Jeff McKittrick, Assistant Director Housing, Pasco County Community Development. He may be reached at jmckittrick@mypasco.net or 727-834-3447.
Mission: Improving the lives of Pasco's citizens through homeless initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and community partnerships using state and federal funding. Annually, we receive State and Federal Funding to assist the very low to moderate-income citizens of Pasco County. Some of our activities include:
- Neighborhood Revitalization
- Homebuyer Programs
- Homeowner Rehabilitation
- Not-for-profit Agency Housing Development
- Homelessness Initiatives
- Funding Public Services
Housing Relief for Hurricane Idalia
Pasco County Community Development is now accepting applications for Hurricane Idalia Disaster Relief for low- and moderate-income citizens who have suffered loss or damage of their primary residence due to the storm.
Download the Application Here
You can submit your application in the following ways:
- In person at the Community Development Office during regular business hours.
- Email to communitydev@mypasco.net
- Fax to 727-834-3450
These funds are available on to a Pasco County citizen whose home has received damage due to Hurricane Idalia.
Funds may be used for items such as, but not limited to:
- Rental Assistance ($20,000 Maximum)
- Home Repairs ($25,000 Maximum)
This strategy will only be implemented following a disaster as declared by the President of the United States or the Governor of Florida. These funds are intended to supplement other Federal, State, or Insurance benefits, and are a one-time grant award.
Specific eligibility questions may be directed to Jeff McKittrick, Assistant Director Housing, Pasco County Community Development. He may be reached at jmckittrick@mypasco.net or 727-834-3447.
FAQs
Yes, Community Development has the PascoFix program to help you repair your home. Please visit our Owner-Occupied Rehab page for more information.
We have several programs to help with home ownership. The Homebuyer Assistance Program provides down payment assistance. The Pasco Opportunity Program provides a deep subsidy for the homes built or rehabilitated by partner nonprofit agencies. For additional information, call Community Development at 727-834-3445. Find additional contact information here..
Contact the Building Department for a slum and blight inspection at:
- Phone: 727-847-8127 New Port Richey
- Building Inspections Note: The house must be vacant for the inspection to occur
Please visit the Owner Occupied Rehab page to see the current income levels.
In order to get a copy of a Board/DRC meeting, please contact the Clerk of Court, Board Records in Dade City for assistance. Their number is 352-521-4345.
