Housing in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
241 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most housing activity
- Washington County, AR (102)
- Jacksonville, AR (27)
- Bentonville, AR (14)
- Bella Vista, AR (11)
- Benton, AR (10)
- Fort Smith, AR (9)
- Maumelle, AR (9)
- Hot Springs, AR (8)
- Siloam Springs, AR (8)
- Rogers, AR (7)
- Jonesboro, AR (6)
- Gould, AR (4)
Latest matching meetings
Rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. to multi-family housing
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family, along with approving minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes this rezoning as the primary substantive item.
Rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. to multi-family housing
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider one rezoning request. Carrington Morehouse is asking to rezone property at 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting.
Planning Commission considers 200-foot separation rule for short-term rentals
The Bella Vista Planning Commission will consider a zoning ordinance amendment requiring a 200-foot separation between short-term rentals in all residential zones. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and announcements of upcoming city meetings. No other specific…
Planning Commission reviews six rezonings and new duplex zoning district
The Benton Planning Commission will vote on six rezoning applications and three variance requests. The agenda also includes discussions on creating a new zoning district for duplexes and updating rules for tiny and modular homes. No dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda.
Committee reviews Sunset Woods POA request and Elm Street student housing cost share
The Transportation Committee will discuss a request from the Sunset Woods POA and a cost share agreement for student housing on Elm Street. The agenda also includes a discussion on a Transportation Impact Study and a transit update. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the provided text.
Council to consider rezoning, fees, grants, and Buc-ee's land donation
The Benton City Council will hold its agenda meeting and regular meeting on August 24, 2026. They will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including rezoning a property, granting a conditional use permit, accepting a land donation from Buc-ee's, revising city fees, accepting a federal grant, and authorizing a…
Council to consider $14.9M Hwy 112 widening contract
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $14.9 million contract for the Highway 112 widening project, plus several other contracts and purchases. They will also take up unfinished business, including an appeal of a denied rezoning on West Wedington Drive and the establishment of the…
Planning Commission reviews two new 100+ lot residential subdivisions and a commercial rezoning.
The Hot Springs Planning Commission will vote on several development applications, including two new single-family residential subdivisions with over 100 lots each. The body will also consider a zoning change for a 2.7-acre parcel and a map correction for a commercial zone. Additionally, the commission will review…
Council to set millage rates, approve liens, grants, and police site study
The Searcy City Council will hold three public hearings and vote on multiple items, including setting 2026 millage rates, certifying nuisance liens, and applying for a state parks grant. They will also consider filling two Parks & Recreation positions, waiving street requirements for Hawks Homes, and selecting a trail…
Planning Commission to weigh church dormitory and Valentine Road rezone
The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a conditional use permit for a temporary Bible college dormitory at 2900 North First Street and a rezone of 302 East Valentine Road from R-0 to R-1. The commission will also consider approval of plats and site plans. The agenda includes…
Council to set millage rates, vote on police station design contract
The council will discuss several major projects including a new police station design, a city trail contractor, and a request for asbestos testing funds. They will also vote on resolutions for a Danfoss tax incentive, school resource officer contracts, and a parks matching grant, plus ordinances setting 2026 millage…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning of 3 acres on Rena Road
The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone approximately 3 acres between 1110 and 1118 Rena Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to a Planned Zoning District (PZD). This request follows a previous attempt to rezone the property to R-2 for a 6-lot duplex subdivision, which was tabled to allow for…
Committee reviews $810,500 design contract and Highway 112 widening bids
The Transportation Committee will review a request for a 50/50 cost share for a cul-de-sac near the Elm Street student housing development. It will also consider a resolution to approve an $810,500 amendment to the design contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for safety improvements on E. Joyce Blvd. Additionally…
MAPC to vote on final plat for Brookshire Place Phase III subdivision
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from its last meeting and discuss preliminary and final subdivision plats. The most consequential item is the final plat for Brookshire Place Phase III, a residential subdivision.
Council votes on 12-foot lot width ordinance and multiple rezonings
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $50,500 construction contract for Plainview Avenue and a $79,280 historic preservation survey. New business includes ordinances reducing minimum residential lot widths from 18 to 12 feet in specific districts and amending parking requirements. The…
Council to consider rezoning for multi-family housing
The Cabot City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance establishing religious protections for AI use in the workplace, and first readings on tax liens for code violations, a rezoning from single-family to medium-density multi-family, a private club application at 12406 Hwy 5, and a contract for drainage…
Council approves AI policy and vacant building ordinance
The City Council approved an artificial intelligence policy and an ordinance regulating vacant commercial structures. The Meadow Creek improvement district was removed from the agenda.
Commission reviews 85.63-acre rezone and 22-unit townhome plan
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will review a mix of zoning changes, variances, and site plans. Key decisions include rezoning an 85.63-acre property to a Residential Planned Zoning District and approving a 22-unit townhome development. The agenda also includes administrative extensions for large-scale…
Planning Commission to consider zoning change and new cottage court development
The Planning Commission will review a zoning change request for land on Malvern Ave and a site plan for a four-unit cottage court on Sanders St. The body will also consider a lot split on Park Ave and conduct its annual election of officers.
Board to vote on dwellings in commercial zones, library partnership
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to permit dwellings in certain commercial zone districts, and discuss a non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library for a new main library at 100 Park Avenue. Consent agenda includes airport taxiway rehabilitation ($619,378.50) and a lease for Hangar…
Board of Adjustment reviews DR Horton variance request for 2445 N Hughmount Rd
The Fayetteville Board of Adjustment will vote on a zoning variance requested by DR Horton for a 3.98-acre property at 2445 N Hughmount Rd. This item, which seeks to build to zone requirements, was previously tabled at the May 4 and June 1, 2026 meetings. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the…
Board to reconsider government change election after previous tie vote
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to call a November 3, 2026 special election on changing Fort Smith's government from city-administrator to mayor-council form, after a previous 3-3-1 vote defeated it. The agenda also includes four rezoning requests, authorizations for sewer utility projects, and…
Two zoning changes for residential and commercial properties
The city council holds a public hearing to consider two land-use and zoning amendments. The first would rezone commercial land on North Government Avenue to residential. The second would rezone a property at 494 Dundee Avenue from highway commercial to general commercial. Public submissions on both items are included.
Board to discuss hospital service reduction notification legislation
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss a proposed resolution requiring healthcare systems to notify city officials of service reductions or closures. The meeting also includes a review of the 2026-2030 Community Development Block Grant plan and a discussion on a financial assistance…
Planning Commission reviews 140-lot plat and multiple rezonings
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will vote on a preliminary plat for 140 lots on S. Dinsmore Trail and consider several rezoning requests, including changes to higher-density residential zones. The agenda also includes a request to annex 11.17 acres northeast of W. Weir Rd into city limits. Staff has already…
Commission reviews 140-lot subdivision and multiple rezonings
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will vote on a preliminary plat for 140 lots on 30.26 acres at 370 S. Dinsmore Trail. The agenda includes three rezoning requests, an annexation of 11.17 acres, and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. Staff has also administratively approved a 16-unit student housing…
Commission to consider allowing dwellings in certain commercial zones
The Planning Commission will review a proposed ordinance change to permit residential dwellings within specific commercial zoning districts. The body will also consider several subdivision plats and a site plan amendment for a storage facility expansion.
Planning Commission to vote on JBU student housing rezoning
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request (RZ26-05) from John Brown University to change 1613 W Alpine St. from R-2 to G-I to allow up to six students. A special use permit (SU26-01) for greater than 50% outdoor merchandise sales at 851 S Dogwood St. is also on the agenda. Staff recommend approval for…
Commission reviews 3 subdivision plats and 2 rezoning requests along N Caraway
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider preliminary plats for Woodridge Place Phase IV and Skypointe Landing Phase I, plus a final plat for Whitetrail Crossing Phase II. Two rezoning requests are on the agenda: changing 1004 N Caraway Rd from R-1 to Planned Development, and changing 2038 N Caraway St…
Board to decide on front and rear setback variance for 122 Joiner Ave
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Mid South Homebuyers LLC for property at 122 Joiner Avenue. The petitioner seeks to reduce the required rear setback from 25 feet to 5 feet and the front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet to allow construction of a 1,300 square foot single-family house. The…
City Council to consider rezoning property on Hwy 161
The Jacksonville City Council will discuss and vote on Ordinance 1816 to rezone a .37-acre property at 10022 AR Hwy 161 from R-0 to R-4, allowing for higher density single-family homes. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, consent agenda items, and departmental reports.
Council to decide Menifee Boardwalk appeal, approve $3.37M in payments
The Menifee City Council will hold public hearings on the Menifee Boardwalk development appeal, a General Plan amendment for open space, and tax-exempt bonds for The View Church. The consent calendar includes approving $3.37 million in warrants, a $750,000 grant for Quail Valley Nature Park, and a $932,644 traffic…
Council to approve $932,644 traffic signal contract and $750,000 park grant
The Menifee City Council will vote on a consent calendar containing 21 items, including a $3.37 million warrant register and a $932,644 contract for the Evans Road/Craig Avenue traffic signal. The agenda includes public hearings to approve the Menifee Boardwalk project and an $8 million bond for The View Church. The…
Council votes on $189,380 design contract and five rezoning petitions
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a $189,380 amendment for the Gregg Street Safe Streets and Roads for All project and approve a $100,000 sewer damage payment. The agenda includes five rezoning petitions, two of which were tabled from previous meetings, and the adoption of the Safe Routes to School and Vision…
Planning Commission discusses multiple rezoning requests and a parking waiver
The Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications for properties on SW Barron Road and near the Regional Airport. The agenda also includes a request for a car parking maximum waiver at the corner of SW I and SW Edenberry Rd.
Commission to consider 50-lot plat and subdivision waivers on Rothbury and Kirkwall Drives
The Planning Commission will discuss two plat proposals and associated waiver requests. One involves 50 membership lots with plat-restricted development in the Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive. The other splits Tract 3 of the Lendalfoot Subdivision into two tracts on Kirkwall Drive. An update on the city's…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning 36 acres near Vanike Drive for multifamily housing
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for about 36 acres north of W. Vanike Drive, proposed to change from single-family and commercial zoning to a mix of multifamily (12 units/acre) and single-family (8 units/acre) zoning. The commission will also consider several…
City Council approves $72,400 budget reallocation for delayed 2025 capital projects
The Bella Vista City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third‑reading ordinance to increase short‑term rental permits, a budget amendment moving $72,400 to cover delayed capital projects, and a lease contract for Dell computers up to $62,045.13 over three years. The council will also…
Planning Commission to vote on adding 3 homes at 333 Leonard St.
The Planning Commission will consider approving the minutes from April 9, 2026, and a consent agenda that includes recognizing two commissioners for service and approving wall signage for the Hot Springs School District at 749 Emory St. The main new business is a development plan application to add three single-family…
Planning commission approves zoning variances and development plans
The Fort Smith Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment approved several zoning requests, including a convenience store with variances, duplex construction, and a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision. The meeting concluded with a vote on the approval of the preliminary plat for Fianna Hills.