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.
250 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 (42)
- Indianapolis, IN (42)
- Evansville, IN (28)
- East Chicago, IN (18)
- Kokomo, IN (13)
- Lafayette, IN (12)
- Noblesville, IN (11)
- Shelbyville, IN (11)
- Hobart, IN (9)
- Cayuga, IN (7)
- Washington, IN (7)
- Fort Wayne, IN (6)
Latest matching meetings
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 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…
HANDS Board meeting cancelled
The Housing and Neighborhood Development Services Board of Directors meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, at Citizens Square has been cancelled. The meeting may be rescheduled at a future date.
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider residential garage and density variances
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several variance petitions including a privacy fence, detached garage specifications, and land density changes. These items include public hearings for properties on Harrison Blvd, Campbell Street, and near Bullseye Lake Rd.
Plan Commission considers zoning for new Noblesville Police Station
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three applications. These include zoning changes for a new police station and a special consideration for a church and community building.
Commission will hold a public hearing on the Hickory Hollow Housing Development and TIF area
The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will discuss the proposed Hickory Hollow Residential Housing Development Program, including the establishment of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and its TIF Allocation Area. It will consider several resolutions that confirm and fund the economic development plan. The…
City Council considers rezoning for bank and residential neighborhood
The City Council will discuss several first-reading ordinances including the creation of outdoor refreshment areas and changes to parking and animal codes. The body is also considering three voluntary annexations and two rezoning requests.
Council to consider tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp expansion
The Hobart Common Council will discuss economic development initiatives, including a tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp and the creation of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area. The body will also consider a zoning change for the Sapper’s Garden Subdivision.
Board approves $248,200 agreement for Shelby Heights Redevelopment Project
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract for engineering and surveying services to support the construction of 9 to 11 single-family homes. The project uses READI Grant funds and targets the area of Parker Avenue, Fourth Street, and Lincoln Street. The board also issued orders to appear for two…
Board will hold preliminary hearings on two residential variance petitions
The Long Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct preliminary hearings on two variance requests. Dennis and Elizabeth Dunne seek a variance to build a new home on a nonconforming lot at 1808 Ridgemoor Drive. William and Mary Buckley seek a variance to install an in‑ground pool and rebuild a retaining wall at 2011…
HANDS Board July meeting rescheduled to July 21
This agenda is a procedural notice that the regular July 7, 2026 HANDS Board meeting has been rescheduled to July 21, 2026. No other business items are listed. The meeting will be in Room 030 of Citizens Square at 11:00 a.m.
Board approves contract for Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, approve a new contract for the Treece Meadows concrete work, and process a change order for the Creasy Lane project. The board will also handle routine claims, a banner request for the Art Museum, and an…
Commission approves amended lease for Blue River Counseling, LLC
The Redevelopment Commission approved an amended lease for Blue River Counseling, LLC at 2177 Intelliplex Drive. The board also reviewed June claims and received updates on several city development projects.
Commission to vote on Airtech Workforce Housing Campus amendment
The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission will hold a vote on the 5th Amendment to the Airtech Workforce Housing Campus agreement and receive the annual TIF report. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
Board to consider conditional use for wireless tower on Riverwood Avenue
The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on a conditional use application for a wireless telecommunications tower near Riverwood Avenue. It will also hear multiple variance requests for properties at 398 S 5th Street, 8862 Lavender Court, 1479 Maple Avenue, and 611 Mill Farm Road, involving setbacks, accessory…
Commission will hear financing proposal for Hickory Hollow Residential Project.
The Hobart Economic Development Commission will review its 2025 annual report, hold a public hearing on financing for the Hickory Hollow Residential Project, and consider two resolutions. One resolution would authorize issuance of City of Hobart Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds Series 2026, and the…
Board to open bids for Bosse Avenue road embankment repairs
The Board of Public Works will consider opening bids for the Bosse Avenue Road Embankment repairs project. They will also vote on an amendment extending a contract with Aurora, Inc. for rapid re-housing services through September 30, 2026. Other items include advertising for IT services, a sidewalk waiver request, and…
MDC to consider tax abatements and zoning for residential and commercial projects
The Metropolitan Development Commission will hold public hearings on several property tax abatements and zoning petitions. The body will also discuss an ordinance amendment regarding data center development.
Council considers $19.5 million appropriation and multiple affordable housing tax PILOTs
The City-County Council is deciding on several fiscal ordinances, including a $19.48 million appropriation for various departments. The body is also reviewing multiple payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for affordable housing projects and various public works ordinances regarding speed limits and traffic signals.
Plan Commission to consider rezoning 11.54 acres to PUD‑R for Buckhaven project
The Fishers Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a request by Pulte Homes to rezone 11.54 acres at 11798 & 11842 E 131st Street from R2 Residential to PUD‑R for a 23‑lot single‑family subdivision called Buckhaven (Case RZ‑26‑5), and a request by the City to approve a text amendment to the Nickel…
Board to review hundreds of property tax appeals and exemptions
The Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will hear appeals for 2021 through 2026, including objective and subjective cases, as well as exemption requests. The agenda also includes a discussion on Union Halls and the approval of meeting minutes.
TAC reviews senior care facility and residential platting requests
The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing several improvement location permits and plat requests. The body will consider a senior care facility, a 26-lot residential subdivision, and various infrastructure improvements.
Hearing Authority to hear emergency vacate order for 2005 S. Taft Ave.
The Evansville Hearing Authority will hold a hearing on 27 property maintenance cases, including one emergency vacate order, four continued cases involving vacate and raze orders, and 22 routine repair cases. The body will decide on compliance deadlines and whether to authorize demolition for non-compliant properties…
Council to consider annexing 182 acres for Enong Branch development
The Common Council will vote on ordinances annexing approximately 182 acres for Enong Branch and 58 acres for Montclair planned developments. Other actions include mid-year budget adjustments, an impact fee increase, a traffic schedule amendment, and a salary ordinance. A presentation on the rezoning and overlay for a…
Commission to correct administrative error in redevelopment resolution
The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider an amending resolution to fix an administrative error in a previous resolution regarding the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area.
Commission reviews plans for 112 townhomes and new Texas Roadhouse
The Advisory Plan Commission will review several development plans, including a large townhome complex and a new restaurant. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a new residential subdivision plat.
Plan Commission to consider TIF district for Deer Valley Apartments
The Plan Commission will vote on creating a TIF district for DJM's Deer Valley Apartments property off Progress Parkway. They will also discuss filling a vacant ETJ seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals and consider changes to public notice procedures.
Economic Development Commission to consider financing for Karges Lofts
The Evansville Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to approve financing for the Karges Lofts project. The meeting agenda lists the location as Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex.
Variance request for a 5-unit rental property on Kennedy Avenue
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a land use variance for a property in the R2 Zoning District. The petitioner is seeking permission to operate a 5-unit rental at 4733 Kennedy Avenue.
Board approves final plat for Wawa fueling station
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the final plat for a Wawa fueling station at Amos Road and SR 44. They also heard updates on nuisance abatement at several properties, including 510 East McKay Road. The meeting included discussion of the mayor's recent controversial comments and a call for his resignation.
Commission will hold public hearing on I-65 & 37th Ave economic development plan
The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider a public hearing and Resolution 2026-08 to confirm the I-65 & 37th Avenue Economic Development Area and its plan. It will also discuss resolutions for the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area, an amendment to the State Road 130 acquisition list, and a real‑estate…
Town Council to vote on Main Street READI 2.0 funding
The Zionsville Town Council will approve minutes and claims, hear a pathways committee presentation, and consider a resolution to appropriate additional READI 2.0 funds for the Main Street Momentum project. A zoning ordinance amendment is continued to the next meeting.
Commission to discuss comprehensive plan updates and accessory building rules
The Advisory Plan Commission will review survey results from McKenna to guide the town's Comprehensive Plan update. Members will also discuss revisions to the local ordinance regarding accessory buildings and the definition of new houses.
Plan Commission to review three residential construction and renovation projects
The Planning Commission will meet to consider several new business items regarding local property development. The board will review a renovation request and two new single-family home construction projects.
Council to consider final approval of $4.8M in bonds for BCG multifamily project
The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading and vote on two ordinances authorizing bond financing for development projects. The first is for the BCG Project (192 market-rate units near West Morgan and West Judson Streets), with bonds up to $4.8 million and forgivable notes up to $2.76 million. The second is…
Council to consider bonds for Karges Lofts project
The Evansville City Council will hold first readings on ordinances authorizing tax increment revenue bonds for the Karges Lofts project and rezoning 2828 Mount Vernon Ave. Second readings include the annual Community Development Plan appropriating CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds. Resolutions cover lease purchase agreements…
Panel to vote on 22 affordable housing PILOT agreements
The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee will consider 22 proposals for payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for affordable housing projects across Indianapolis, involving approximately 2,500 units. The committee will also take up a $42,000 appropriation for the County Recorder's Office and a tax abatement…
Sub-Committee to receive presentation from Recovery Housing Executive Director
The Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee will meet at C.A.P. in Auburn. The agenda includes a presentation by Isaiah W. Mackey, Executive Director of Recovery Housing (FRH) in Syracuse.
Hearing on vacate and raze orders for two properties
The Hearing Authority will hear two evidentiary cases concerning property conditions. One case involves 6125 Broadway Ave. (vacate and raze fire-damaged house and two sheds, owner Melchiors). The other involves 4612 Detroy Road (vacate, repair house, and raze garage and shed, owners Roman, Preske, et al.). No other…
Council considers $19.4 million in appropriations and multiple affordable housing tax pilots
The City-County Council is reviewing a proposal for $19,488,400 in additional appropriations from supplemental income tax revenue. The body is also introducing numerous special ordinances to approve payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for various affordable housing projects. Additionally, the Council is voting on…