Homelessness in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
14 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most homelessness activity
- Benton, AR (6)
- Rogers, AR (2)
- Fort Smith, AR (2)
- Jonesboro, AR (1)
- Jonesboro, AR (1)
- Van Buren, AR (1)
- Jacksonville, AR (1)
Latest matching meetings
Public discussion on Shelter Insurance Agency building
The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special called meeting jointly with the Public Safety Council Committee. The only business is a public discussion about the Shelter Insurance Agency building, with no votes to be taken.
Benton considers ban on wild animals, primates, and venomous reptiles
The Animal Services Committee will discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance to prohibit the possession of innately wild animals, non-human primates, and venomous reptiles within Benton city limits. The meeting follows a December 2025 update on the new shelter construction by Moser Construction, expected to be…
Committee to weigh ATV trail rehab, drainage easement, utility services
The Public Works Council Committee will consider four resolutions: accepting a permanent drainage easement from Bridge District Investments, LLC for drainage improvements; requesting free utility services from City Water and Light for a traffic signal and for bus shelters; and accepting a low bid from Meadows…
Council to vote on four rezonings including The Grove to HC
The Rogers City Council will consider four rezonings, two real estate purchases for N. 7th Street totaling $14,250, and a construction contract for the Animal Shelter. Also on the agenda are record destruction authorizations for Finance and Legal departments, and appointments to the Library Board and Museum Commission.
Benton Animal Services to discuss shelter rates and chicken ordinance
The Animal Services Committee will meet to consider an ordinance regarding animal shelter service rates and an amended chicken ordinance. The committee will also receive an update on the new shelter.
Animal Services Committee to discuss new shelter and grant updates
The Animal Services Committee will meet to receive updates on a grant and the status of the new shelter. The body will also discuss new services to be provided at the new shelter facility.
Council to consider rezoning 21st Street property from T2 to T4.1
The Council will vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions including rezoning of 21st Street property, water interconnection with Bentonville, a federal grant for airport taxilane, and budget appropriations. A public hearing on vacating South B Street will also be held.
Board to vote on rezoning for homeless shelter expansion and park pavilion transfer
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will consider several items including a rezoning at 301 South E Street from industrial to Planned Zoning District to permit homeless shelter expansion, an ordinance to waive competitive bidding and transfer the Hope Park Pavilion to Riverview Hope Campus, and a resolution waiving…
Homeless shelter rezoning and modifications proposed at 301 South E Street
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider nine items, including a rezoning for a homeless shelter at 301 South E Street, a conditional use for an exterior pavilion at the same site, a rezoning for duplexes at six Preston Court addresses, a variance for landscaping at 4606 North 6th Street, a…
Animal Services Committee to approve shelter grant funding and hear shelter update
The Benton Animal Services Committee will meet on June 9, 2025, immediately after the Personnel Committee meeting, to discuss grant funding for animal shelters, vote on a grant resolution, and receive an update on the new shelter. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving minutes and…
Animal Services Committee meets March 10 to review shelter update and vicious animal policy
The Benton Animal Services Committee will convene immediately after the Finance Meeting on March 10, 2025, at Benton City Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a review of a cooperation agreement with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, discussion of the city’s vicious animal ordinance, and an update on…
Council to consider ordinance regulating mobile food vendors
The Van Buren City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 28, 2024. The agenda includes two ordinances: one allocating insurance proceeds and another creating regulations for mobile food vendors. The consent agenda contains routine items such as meeting minutes, a street closure for New Year's Eve, and…
Jacksonville City Council adopts ordinance to condemn multiple hazardous structures
The City Council held a public hearing and approved Ordinance 1760 to condemn several properties deemed public hazards. The council also received a presentation regarding the development of Providence Park, a homeless village for Pulaski County.
Animal Services Committee to discuss reducing animal impoundment period
The Animal Services Committee is meeting to discuss changes to animal impoundment timelines and updates regarding a new shelter. The body will also review microchip updates and the presence of an Animal Services Officer at Council meetings.