Building a better Pinellas since 1990
The Penny for Pinellas is a voter-approved 1% sales tax that pays for our community’s long-term needs.
Voters overwhelmingly renewed the Penny for a fourth time in 2017, continuing support for more than $5 billion in projects across Pinellas County and 24 cities through 2029.
- 1/3 paid for by visitors & tourists.
- 100% stays local in Pinellas.
- Each city decides projects to fund in their community.
- Not collected on groceries or medications.
- Funds long-term projects like roads, bridges, parks, fire stations and more without raising property taxes.
Where does Pinellas County Government invest its Penny funds?
The Penny is shared between the County and 24 cities. Here’s a look at what Pinellas County Government is doing with its share of the funds over the next decade ($1.09B):
58%
$634M:
Roads, Bridges & Trails
18%
$196M:
Water Quality & Flood Prevention
17%
$182M:
Public Safety & Community Vitality
7%
$78M:
Parks & Preserves
For details about how revenue is split between the County, 24 cities and countywide projects, see the Penny Budget.
What has the Penny done in our community?
Here’s a sample of what Pinellas County Government has accomplished since 1990:
Miles of Road Resurfaced
Park Acres Preserved
Miles of Trails Built
Who decides what the Penny pays for?
YOU do.
Public forums and surveys helped shape priorities for the current Penny (2020-2029). Find out how.
The Penny in your neighborhood
Current Major Projects: 2020-2029
See what new projects Pinellas County and your city are doing near you:
See projects by project type:
Previous Accomplishments: 1990-2019
Take a tour of major Penny projects from the past with our interactive map.