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We will meet the needs of Floridians by investing in communities and working with them to plan and manage growth.
Welcome
Secretary Pelham
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is the state's land planning and community development agency. The Department ensures that new growth complies with the state's vital growth management laws, while also helping established communities revitalize their older or traditional neighborhoods. Please continue reading to learn more about us, the Department's economic benefits to Florida, and our open government and accountability policy.
Press Releases
- DCA Announces Local Government Partners Reach 100 Percent Obligation For Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funding
- DCA Recognizes Local Governments for their Initiative, Innovation and Focus on Planning for a Better Florida
- Florida Communities Trust, City of Destin Partner to Acquire the Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Plaza
- See more press releases and multimedia . . .
Partners and Highlights
Secretary's Messages
Spotlight
- Statement of Agency Organization and Operations
- Growth Management Implementation Workshop Presentations - 2010
- 2010 Regular Session Legislative Report
(June 9, 2010) (pdf) - New Processing Procedures under Rule 9J-11, Florida Administrative Code (May 2010)
- DCA Secretary Tom Pelham Receives Bill Sadowski Award from 1000 Friends of Florida
- Rule Development for House Bill 697 (2008)
- Notice to Local Governments of Transportation Planning Options Under Senate Bill 360 For Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas in Dense Urban Land Areas
- Sunset Review - Agency Report to the Legislature (July 2008) (pdf)
