Housing in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
391 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most housing activity
- Waterloo, IA (39)
- Davenport, IA (39)
- Des Moines, IA (36)
- Iowa City, IA (24)
- North Liberty, IA (21)
- Linn County, IA (20)
- New Providence, IA (19)
- Muscatine County, IA (19)
- Polk County, IA (15)
- Ottumwa, IA (12)
- Knoxville, IA (9)
- Coralville, IA (8)
Latest matching meetings
Commission will appoint a new chair and review personnel matters
The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will select a new chairperson. It will consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. The commission will review a promotional list for a police sergeant and discuss the testing process for the housing inspector position.
Polk County holds public meeting on 2027 HUD Annual Action Plan
The county is seeking public comment on the proposed 2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The meeting will provide an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and process.
Planning Board to consider Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant site plan
The Planning Board will review an amended site plan for New Providence Wings LLC to convert a gym into a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The board will also hold a public hearing on amendments to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.
Council to consider adding Data Center Exclusive Use District to zoning code
The Palo City Council will meet on July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 2800 Hollenbeck Road. The council will consider a third‑reading and final adoption of Ordinance 93‑2026, which would add Section 165.16a creating a Data Center Exclusive Use District to the city’s zoning regulations. The agenda…
City Council approves tax exemptions for two new residential constructions
The Waterloo City Council will vote on resolutions granting tax exemptions for a single‑family home valued at $496,500 at 1715 Red Tail Drive and a townhouse valued at $369,900 at 4182 Mystic Drive, both in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, fee…
Board will consider flood elevation alternative for new home at 3005 W. Canal Shore Drive
The Le Claire Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 16, 2026 to receive comments and consider action on CASE #26-03, a flood‑elevation alternative request. The request, submitted by Daniel & Patricia Tucker of 480 W. Creekwood Drive, Palatine, IL, proposes building an elevated foundation for a new…
Council to consider $1M HVAC contract, police chief transition, housing plan
The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda containing 25 resolutions and introduce four ordinances. Key actions include authorizing a $1,027,560 HVAC upgrade for the municipal building, appointing a new police chief, and advancing affordable housing plans. The council will also consider road…
Coralville Council considers $33 million bond refinancing and several land use changes
The City Council will consider a $33,000,000.00 bond refinancing to convert adjustable-rate debt from 2016-2018 into fixed-rate debt. Other items include site plan amendments for IRL Parkview, land use changes for Oakdale Overlook, and a speed limit reduction on Highway 6.
City Council to hold $7,577.79 intrafund transfer pending new chair purchase
The council will consider several ordinances, including first readings of an E‑scooter ordinance, a variance notice date change, a golf‑cart sticker requirement, and a municipal tree ordinance. A resolution will hold a $7,577.79 intrafund transfer from Resolution 2026‑42 until new chairs are purchased. Additional…
Commission considers extension of Urban Revitalization Plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The commission is also scheduled to consider an extension of the Urban Revitalization Plan for Residential Tax Abatement.
Board to decide on removing fire protection requirement for floors
The Construction Appeal & Advisory Board will continue discussing and possibly taking action on deleting or amending Section R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors from the city building code. Staff recommends against the amendment after reviewing input from other Iowa cities and evaluating an alternative intumescent paint…
Zoning code changes on ADUs, board of adjustment, and architecture considered
The Grimes Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two public agenda items: an amendment to the James Place Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a broader amendment to Title 12 zoning regulations covering accessory dwelling units, board of adjustment procedures, architecture standards, and rezoning consent. The…
Council to consider $36,619 exterior maintenance for City Hall/Community Center
The Palo City Council will discuss a proposal to spend about $36,619 on exterior maintenance for City Hall and the Community Center. Additional items include a $5,460 agreement for an annual stream gauge, a $14,550 purchase of a pressure washer, and a correction of transfer amounts for two prior resolutions. The…
Public hearings on rezoning 9.29 acres on Elf Lane, Cedar Rapids
The Board will hold public hearings on a request to change the rural land use map designation and rezone 9.29 acres on Elf Lane from agricultural to rural residential. They will also consider authorizing a letter of support for a HOME-ARP funding application and address routine business including claims, minutes, and…
Commission to vote on Airtech Workforce Housing Campus 5th Amendment
The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission will vote on the 5th Amendment to the Airtech Workforce Housing Campus agreement and receive the TIF Yearly Report. The meeting also includes approval of June 1 minutes and public comment.
Board to consider major site plan amendment for Lantern Hill development
The Board of Adjustment will hold a continued public hearing for a gas station redevelopment at 1778 Springfield Avenue and review five variance applications for residential additions and a new home. A request for extension of time and amended approval for the Lantern Hill project, reducing independent living units…
Council to consider supporting workforce housing tax incentive application
The Knoxville City Council will vote on a resolution supporting a workforce housing tax incentive application by Origin Homes 2026 LLC. The consent agenda includes tax abatements for a new home at 404 S Seventh St and commercial improvements at 1 Sprint Car Place, along with a minimum assessment agreement for the…
Waterloo City Council to review tax exemptions and infrastructure project completions
The City Council will consider multiple tax exemption requests for new residential and commercial constructions. The body is also reviewing the completion of several infrastructure projects, including asphalt overlay and sidewalk repairs.
Council to finalize Sugar Creek Landing rezoning
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to a planned development. It will also give final approval to rezone 68 acres from agricultural to residential for Sugar Creek Landing. Other major items include updating bicycle regulations to cover personal transportation devices…
Council to hold public hearings on new subdivision and electric rate increase
The council will hold public hearings on the plat and zoning for Country View Heights North Fourth Addition and an amendment to the Urban Revitalization Plan. They will also consider a salary and wage resolution, the second reading of an electric rates proposal, and several other actions including ratifying a natural…
Council to consider 63-unit residential project at Oakdale and Jones Boulevards
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Oakdale Overlook Subdivision, including a land use change to allow a 63-unit multi-family building. The body will also vote on several high-value financing measures and infrastructure contracts.
Council to hear public hearing on $1.5M neighborhood revitalization project
The council holds a public hearing and votes on plans, specs, and contracts for the CDBG Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Project, awarding two owner-occupied housing rehab contracts totaling $54,978 to Factory Services. The consent agenda includes approvals for licenses, contracts, purchases, and resolutions…
Commission to review Central College's $345M Imagine More urban renewal plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, which proposes up to 1,350 rental housing units and $22.3 million in public infrastructure improvements. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the April meeting and…
Board to vote on $1.07M bridge replacement contract
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Norwoodville Sanitary Sewer Improvements and vote on numerous resolutions, including a $1,073,339.42 bridge replacement contract. Other actions include approving permits, service agreements for mental health and transportation, and community…
City Council approves contracts for bridge, road, and roof repairs
The Iowa City Council will consider approving contracts for the College Street Bridge rehabilitation, Dodge Street reconstruction, and two building roof replacements. The meeting also includes resolutions for liquor licenses, building change grants, and a public hearing on a property sale for affordable housing.
Davenport Housing Commission to meet June 15
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review May meeting minutes, financial reports, and utilization reports.
Finance Committee approves travel requests and pre-authorizes $233,000 in expenditures
The Waterloo Finance Committee will review travel requests for city staff and pre-authorize over $233,000 in expenditures for projects including a new parking ranger, technical rescue gear, and software renewals. The meeting will also cover the approval of minutes and bills.
Council discusses Vision Plan, considers alcohol license
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to review the eight-point Community Vision Plan covering housing, downtown redevelopment, sports tourism, and equity. The council will also consider a motion to approve a Class C premises update alcohol license for the WCA Building & Amphitheatre at 225 Commercial…
Council to consider resolution supporting workforce housing in Vogel Heights
The Ottumwa City Council will vote on Resolution No. 134-2026, which supports workforce housing development in the Vogel Heights plat and acknowledges eligibility for tax credits. The Council will also approve a canvasser and solicitor permit for the Starsand Strides 5K event scheduled for July 4, 2026. Additionally…
City Council to approve $8.6M bills and appoint board members
The Muscatine City Council will approve bills totaling $8.6 million and appoint members to various boards and commissions. The agenda includes a public hearing on an asphalt overlay project and several contracts.
Council to hold public hearing on $4.5M Well 17 water loan
The city council will hold a public hearing and consider borrowing up to $4.5 million for the Well 17 water project, plus a $390,000 interim note for design. They will also vote on bonds for the Recreation Center ($1.5M) and capital improvements ($1.7M), award a contract for Forevergreen Road extension, approve…
City Council to consider rezoning and housing grants
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing to rezone 706 S. 9th Ave. from residential to commercial and consider two housing grants. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and committee reports.
Council considers three rezonings, $760k police facility, $143k bridge repair
The Plainfield Town Council will hold first readings and adoption votes on three rezoning ordinances (JoNa Townhomes, Pace Headquarters, Plainfield Christian Church) and a second reading on an annexation. The consent agenda includes approval of several contracts, including a $143,600 bridge restoration, a $760,000…
Council sets June 29 hearings on Broadlawns parking rezoning, shelter, and more
The council will vote on a consent agenda of routine items including liquor licenses, permits, public improvement contracts, and property transactions. It will also set public hearings for June 29 on several rezoning requests, including Broadlawns Medical Center's proposal to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone…
Planning commission to review two major development plans
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plat for a new development and hold public hearings on amendments to two Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plans for Extended Stay America and Paragon Office Park.
Review of the Edellen Meadows preliminary plat and vehicle storage rules
The commission will review a recommendation for the Edellen Meadows preliminary plat. Members will also discuss regulations regarding the storage of vehicles on private property.
Board of Adjustment to decide on bar, daycare permits and variance
The Board of Adjustment will consider two special exception use permits and one variance request. A special exception is requested for a bar at 61 E Jefferson Street and for a daycare at 61 E Washington Street, both in the Downtown Commercial District. A variance is requested for 317 N 8th Street to enclose a carport…
Commission to review residential development for Oakdale Overlook Subdivision
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two requests from Grand Rail Development. The body will decide whether to recommend changing land use from commercial to high-density residential and approve the preliminary plat and site plan for the Oakdale Overlook Subdivision.
Board to consider grant application for Broadway Ave crossing elimination project
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will vote on a grant application for the Broadway Avenue Phase 2 crossing elimination and safety improvements project. Other actions include approving professional service agreements for bridge and intersection projects, contracts for lead remediation at several Des Moines…
Planning Commission reviews site plans and land use amendments
The Planning Commission will consider several development requests including preliminary site plans and a subdivision plat. The commission will also review a request for land use and zoning map amendments regarding a 22.44-acre property.