Housing in Indiana local government
What Indiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
460 Indiana meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Indiana with the most housing activity
- Fishers, IN (45)
- Indianapolis, IN (42)
- East Chicago, IN (40)
- Evansville, IN (38)
- Lafayette, IN (27)
- West Lafayette, IN (21)
- Noblesville, IN (19)
- Shelbyville, IN (17)
- Cayuga, IN (16)
- Zionsville, IN (15)
- Hobart, IN (14)
- Edgewood, IN (13)
Latest matching meetings
Board to hear 7 zoning requests, including duplexes and setbacks
The Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two continued and five new requests for zoning variances and special uses. Items include allowing two-family dwellings in single-family zones, reducing setbacks for porches, fences, and storage buildings, and permitting a commissary kitchen in a…
Board to vote on three use variances for extra dwellings on agricultural land
The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider three use variance requests, each seeking permission to place additional residential dwellings on agriculturally zoned parcels in Pipe Creek Township. The board will vote to approve or deny each request. The agenda also includes standard…
Board to vote on fire updates, property rehab, and street closures
The Madison Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including updates on fire-damaged properties, the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, and multiple street and parking closures for upcoming events. They will also consider resolutions for a new stop sign and various PACE…
Council to consider tax abatements for Caterpillar and new affordable housing fund
The Lafayette Common Council will hold a regular session with public hearings, second readings of ordinances on chickens and alarm systems, and first readings of several ordinances including rezoning, fee changes, and new funds. They will also vote on resolutions for tax abatements for Caterpillar and a settlement…
Board to consider Habitat for Humanity housing agreement and roof replacement
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including an agreement with Habitat for Humanity for a housing project, permission to advertise for a roof replacement at the McAllister Center, a declaration of surplus police property, and a sewer relocation study. The board will also review…
Council to consider moratorium on certain structures, annexations, and $3M fire truck purchase
The Plainfield Town Council will vote on a consent agenda with 18 items, including a $3.05 million contract for two fire pumpers and one ladder truck, a housing study initiation, and several construction and service contracts. They will also open bids for a traffic signal and sidewalk replacement, consider resolutions…
Council to consider fire truck purchase, housing study, and annexations
The Plainfield Town Council will vote on a consent agenda with 18 items, including a $3.05 million fire apparatus purchase, a housing study initiation, and multiple contracts. They will also open bids for a traffic signal and sidewalk replacement, award a pavement marking bid, and hold public hearings on annexations…
Plan Commission to hear rezone and subdivision appeal
The Shelbyville Plan Commission will consider a rezone request for 1115 St. Joe St. and hear an appeal of a minor subdivision approval at Progress Parkway and Highpoint Boulevard. The meeting also includes discussions on state law changes, a housing policy hearing, and fee updates.
APC to hear 5 subdivisions, rezoning, and zoning code amendments
The Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2026, to consider an omnibus zoning amendment, five major subdivision preliminary plats, and two rezoning requests. The agenda includes items tabled or continued from previous meetings, such as the Arbor Chase subdivision and a…
Hearing Authority to decide 16 property repair/vacate cases
The Evansville Hearing Authority will hold an evidentiary hearing on 16 properties, including emergency vacate orders and repair orders for houses, sheds, and garages. It will also review one case taken under advisement and numerous routine repair cases. The meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 1:00 P.M.
Plan Commission to vote on South Calhoun rezoning initiative
The Fort Wayne Plan Commission will hold a business meeting to vote on rezoning petitions, including a multi-property South Calhoun Proactive Rezoning Initiative, and other development proposals. The agenda includes public hearing items from August 10, 2026, and each item requires a separate vote.
Board to consider fire updates, street closings, and SIRPC contract
The Madison Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to discuss fire damage updates, approve street closings for community events, and consider a contract with the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (SIRPC) for housing rehab grant administration. The agenda also includes a final PACE grant report for…
Commission to approve Hickory Hollow housing development agreement
The Hobart Redevelopment Commission is meeting to consider and approve several items, including a development agreement for the Hickory Hollow housing project, a purchase agreement amendment for a 59.5-acre property, and various contracts and fund transfers. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes…
Redevelopment Commission to vote on 8 resolutions including airport, housing, and parking
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will consider eight resolutions, including amendments to a public infrastructure reimbursement agreement with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, a service agreement for a temporary parking lot at 1610 N. Calhoun Street, funding for the Connected Neighborhoods…
Brownsburg Council to consider new wheel tax and major rezoning
The Brownsburg Town Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed municipal wheel tax and vehicle excise surtax, a rezoning for a residential development, and a voluntary annexation. The council will also review reports from boards and commissions, and may adopt a designated outdoor…
Committee reviews grants, housing study, and tourism data at Aug. 11 meeting
The Planning and Public Works Committee receives updates from several departments, including planning, employment, parks, and tourism. Key items include progress on countywide projects like the strategic plan, brownfield opportunity area, and housing study, as well as grant applications for park improvements. The…
Commission votes on major South Calhoun rezoning and Indiana Tech student housing
The Fort Wayne Plan Commission holds a public hearing to review six land-use proposals. The most significant item is a proactive rezoning of multiple properties along South Calhoun to implement the Southeast Strategy and Packard 2030 Plan. Other items include a new 20-lot subdivision, a student housing complex for…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on West Valley Highway zoning change
The Edgewood Planning Commission will meet to consider a comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment for West Valley Highway, along with action on concurrency code updates and a multi-family tax exemption. The commission will also discuss another zoning amendment for Schober and review landscaping standards. Public…
Committee to review ECHO housing application and home repair contracts
The Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee will review a developer application for the ECHO project at 323 W Michigan St, approve home repair contracts totaling $59,114.04, and pre-approve four additional repair sites. They will also discuss updates to guidelines and receive updates on the TruVest loan and current…
APC approves final plans for University Place senior living expansion
The Area Plan Commission Executive Committee voted to grant conditional primary approval for the final detailed plans of the University Place Planned Development, which includes new independent living units and building expansions. The committee also held public hearings on two minor subdivisions and approved the July…
Hearing Authority to hear repair and raze cases for three properties
The Vanderburgh County Hearing Authority is meeting to hear cases on three properties. Two are evidentiary cases: one for a house repair at 3056 Grove St. and one to vacate and raze a fire-damaged house at 1971 Indian Mounds Blvd. One routine case involves a house repair at 4612 Detroy Road. The agenda is otherwise…
Council to vote on zoning changes and $2.8M housing bonds for Hickory Hollow
The Hobart Common Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on zoning amendments for the Sapper’s Garden Subdivision and economic development actions for the Hickory Hollow area. The council will also review a firefighters’ contract and discuss the 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
Plan Commission reviews townhome and office building developments
The Plan Commission is meeting to discuss site development and plat requests for residential and commercial projects. These items include a townhome complex and a new office building.
Plan Commission to consider two rezones and a text amendment for ADUs
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and one text amendment. These items include a bank location and a new residential neighborhood.
PUD Committee to review elevation requests for Balmoral Village
The Planned Unit Development Committee will consider a request from Lennar Homes regarding the Balmoral Village development. The body will discuss the approval of additional elevations for the Pennington Model.
Plat Committee to vote on three new residential plats August 5
The Fishers Plat Committee will hold public hearings on three primary plat requests for new residential subdivisions. Two items are new plats for single-family lots and one is a minor plat for two lots. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and conduct routine business.
Commission to vote on Venuworks contract amendment and Fieldhouse Flats development agreement
The Evansville Redevelopment Commission will consider two resolutions: a first amendment to the management services agreement with Venuworks of Evansville, LLC and VW Sports of Evansville, LLC, and an economic development agreement for the Fieldhouse Flats project with AP Development LLC and Legacy Communities, Inc…
Council to vote on annexing 104 acres for two new subdivisions
The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two voluntary annexations totaling about 104 acres: Madison Woods (23.16 acres) and Koehler Farms (80.54 acres). The council will also vote on transferring $46,482 between budget line items, approving an interlocal agreement for joint infrastructure…
Plan Commission to consider workforce housing and residential rezoning
The Plan Commission will review several development requests, including a 132-unit workforce housing project. The body will also hear requests for zoning map amendments and detailed plan changes for multiple properties.
Plan Commission to decide on three zoning and development items
The Plainfield Plan Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to consider approval of minutes, resolutions, and public hearings for zoning amendments and development plans. The body will also hear a staff report and commissioner comments before adjourning.
Board to approve $1.075M in loans for Grandview Tower rehab
The Evansville Board of Public Works will consider approving three loans totaling $1,075,000 for the Grandview Tower rehabilitation project, a grant agreement with Best Friends Animal Society to transition the shelter to a no-kill facility, a contract with Groundswell for a resilience hubs study, a change order for a…
Consider rezoning 10.45 acres for the One Sixteen single‑family neighborhood
The Technical Advisory Committee will review several subdivision and plat requests, including secondary plats for Prairie Reserve, Flat Rock Estates, and the Fishers Barndominiums, as well as a primary and secondary plat and improvement permit for a 177,000‑sq‑ft sports facility at Fishers Fieldhouse. Informational…
Cayuga County Legislature to vote on extending public meeting videoconferencing
The Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to authorize videoconferencing for public meetings through July 15, 2028. The body is also considering the 2026-2027 budget for Cayuga Community College and various personnel appointments.
Plan Commission discusses rezoning and platting for residential developments
The Plan Commission will consider a primary plat for Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods at Lindberg Road and North Rangeline Road. The agenda also includes a replat request for Evalyn Addition and a zone map change for 1425 Dewey Street.
Board to swear in new health code officer, act on demolition liens
The East Chicago Board of Public Safety will hold its regular meeting, including the oath of office for a new Health Code Enforcement Officer and consideration of multiple resolutions to release liens on properties. The board will also review fire department reports and address numerous demolition liens and orders to…
Plan Commission reviews townhome and office developments
The Plan Commission is meeting to discuss site development and plat requests for residential and commercial projects. These items include a townhome complex and an office building.
Plan Commission to review Gateway 74 industrial buildings and Kroger zoning
The Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission will consider several development plan requests and continued public hearings. Key items include a development plan for the Gateway 74 industrial project (two buildings totaling nearly 1.2 million sq ft), a continued zoning amendment to allow a Kroger grocery at SR 267 and…
Hearing Authority to hear 30 property repair/vacate cases
The Evansville Hearing Authority will hold evidentiary hearings on seven emergency vacate or repair orders, seven continued cases, and sixteen routine repair cases. The agenda lists specific properties and owners, with actions ranging from emergency vacate to repair or raze structures.
Board to consider a variance reducing accessory structure setback to 2 ft
The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three public petitions for variances and a special exception. One request seeks to cut an accessory‑structure side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet at 8827 Lindsey Ct. Another asks for front and rear setback reductions at 7727 Loma Ct. A third requests a short‑term‑rental…
Plan Commission to consider rezoning for multi-family housing and subdivision plat
The Crawfordsville Plan Commission will meet to consider two development requests: a rezoning of property on Crosspoint Drive from General Business to Multi-family Residential, and a major primary subdivision plat for residential development near Purple Heart Parkway and Ladoga Road. The agenda also includes approval…