Community & Business Resources

Affordable Housing and Community Development

Our mission is to provide quality affordable housing and community services to the citizens of Clearwater. Our department provides a variety of programs and services and makes connections to resources aimed at improving the economic and socio-economic conditions of Clearwater residents.

Neighborhood Services

This division provides resources to residents looking to form a neighborhood association, facilitates and attends neighborhood meetings, organizes important community building events like Neighborhoods Day, issues permits for neighborhood block parties, and refers residents to resources for resolving neighborhood issues.

Programs and Services Available for Residents

Check here often for a list of current programs and services provided by partner agencies.

Special Events

The Special Events Division is proud to offer beautiful locations for your next event. Our parks offer one-of-a-kind spectacular views and a variety of resources for concerts, festivals, weddings, races and more.

Sustainability & Greenprint 2.0

Sustainability often means different things to different people. Many think of recycling when asked about sustainability, while others think of solar panels or growing your own organic food. What is sustainability, really?

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater

Tourist information center in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Clearwater East Gateway Business and Neighbors Association

A Clearwater, Florida community group that is made up of residents and businesses with a goal to revitalize our area, making it a vibrant and safe place in which to live, work, and play!

Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition

The Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition is a self-governing collaborative network of community organizations and individuals working together to create a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), which generates dollars for investment in the N & S. Greenwood A.

Downtown Clearwater Merchants Association

The Downtown Clearwater Merchants Association's purpose is to promote awareness of local Merchants and the business community.

AMPLIFY Clearwater

AMPLIFY Clearwater's mission is to promote and meet the needs of businesses, tourism, and industry and to provide leadership for the advancement of economic vitality and equality for the community of the North Pinellas Region.

Business Tax Receipts (BTR)

Obtain information on getting a business tax receipt and apply.

Clearwater Business SPARK

Clearwater Business SPARK is a network to support businesses and entrepreneurs in every stage of development so that you may easily identify and obtain the resources needed for you to grow in the greater Clearwater area.

Economic Incentive Programs

List of a variety of federal, state and local incentives aimed at target industry relocation and expansion, workforce training, infrastructure incentives, and special opportunity incentives.

Pinellas County Economic Development

Accelerate your company’s growth in a pro-business ecosystem along Florida’s sparkling Gulf Coast filled with boundless market opportunities.

Site Selection, Relocation and Expansion Services

Use our site selection tool for site selection, relocation, and expansion assistance.

Small Business Development

Through its partnership with Clearwater Business SPARK – a network of service providers dedicated to small business development, entrepreneurship and innovation – the Economic Development team provides access to a wide variety of business programs, training, and services.

Downtown Development Board (DDB)

The Downtown Development Board (DDB) is composed of seven elected officials who act as an aid to the city, the Clearwater Redevelopment Agency and citizens to see that city services are properly planned and events are funded in the downtown area.