Housing in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
389 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most housing activity
- Wichita, KS (75)
- Wichita County, KS (44)
- Topeka, KS (41)
- El Dorado, KS (25)
- Manhattan, KS (17)
- Newton, KS (15)
- Pittsburg, KS (12)
- Olathe, KS (11)
- Ottawa, KS (11)
- Russell, KS (10)
- Bonner Springs, KS (9)
- Westmoreland, KS (9)
Latest matching meetings
Committee will review design proposals for a renovation, ADU and new duplex in Delano.
The Delano Design Advisory Committee will advise the Design Review Committee on whether proposed residential projects comply with the Delano Neighborhood Overlay design guidelines. The agenda includes review of HPC2026-00125, which proposes renovating an existing house, adding an accessory apartment and a new…
Adopt Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 as comprehensive plan amendment
The MAPC will consider several subdivision approvals, conditional use requests, zone changes, and a comprehensive plan amendment adopting the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035. The amendment would update the Wichita‑Sedgwick County Comprehensive Plan. Other items include a vacation easement approval and multiple…
City Commission to approve budget, ambulance purchase, and homelessness task force appointments
The Junction City Commission will consider a $3.2 million appropriations ordinance, approve the purchase of an ambulance for $327,336, and appoint members to the Homelessness Task Force.
Planning Commission to consider connectivity plan amendment and rezoning proposals
The commission will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan amendment to adopt the Bonner Springs Connectivity and Walkability Plan. It will also consider final plat approvals for Carter Acres and Tiner Acres, and rezoning requests for Tiner Acres, Lynn Valley Subdivision, and the Lynn Valley Preliminary Plat…
Planning Commission to consider zoning changes and a metal recycling special use
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss several zoning reclassifications and a final plat approval. The body is also considering a special use permit for a metal salvaging and recycling operation.
City Commission will vote on a special use permit for a barndominium at 301 South High
The commission will consider a resolution approving a special use permit for a 1,500 square foot single‑family barndominium at 301 South High. They will also approve the City Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2026 as a consent agenda item. A presentation on the need for foster homes will be given, but no action…
City Commission to consider intent to exceed revenue neutral property tax rate
At this special meeting, the City Commission will consider approving Resolution No. 071426-A to declare its intent to levy a property tax exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate and set a public hearing for September 15, 2026. The Commission will also discuss a workforce housing sales tax for the Halcyon Subdivision and…
Commission discusses workforce housing and city tax overview
The City Commission will hold a work session to review workforce housing sales tax regarding the Halcyon subdivision. The commission will also discuss debt, mill levy, and sales tax renewal.
District 4 Advisory Board to consider zoning changes for garage condos and university land
The board will review a request to amend the Ridge Plaza Community Unit Plan for a garage condo development and a zone change for Friends University. The meeting also includes reports from the police, fire, and public library departments.
Council discusses budget, industrial bonds for The 120 on Oak, and mill levy changes
The City Council will hold a budget worksession regarding tax levy funds before the regular meeting. Key items include an ordinance for industrial revenue bonds for The 120 on Oak apartments and a notice of intent to potentially exceed the revenue neutral rate.
Planning Commission approves sign variance and automobile sales permit
The Planning Commission approved a sign variance for Ketelsen RV and a conditional use permit for a used vehicle dealership at 727 North Walnut Street. The commission also reviewed economic development data regarding duplex occupancy and upcoming comprehensive plan workshops.
Rezoning and development plans for Villas at Deer Cove and The Row at Uptown
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and site plan for a mixed-use project near W. 133rd Street and Black Bob Road. Additionally, the commission will review platting requests for Veloria Estates, Hidden Lake Estates, and Villas at Deer Cove.
Commission to consider rezoning for student housing near Delano overlay
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will vote on several subdivision plats, vacation requests, conditional uses, and zone changes. Key items include a zone change from single-family to university district for student housing, a conditional use for a wrecking and salvage facility, and a PUD zone change at South…
City to discuss unsafe structures and housing incentives
The El Dorado City Commission will consider approving appropriations for the 2026 budget and stadium repairs, and will hold a public hearing on unsafe structures at four addresses. The body will also discuss creating a housing incentive district and authorizing notice to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2027…
Sterling City Commission to consider $3 million bond for Generator Project
The City Commission will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Electric Fund budget and the Reinvestment Housing Incentive District program. The body is also deciding on a significant bond issuance for a city generator project and a potential tax rate increase.
Greensburg City Council to review 2027 draft budget and 2025 financial audit
The City Council will review the draft budget for 2027 and receive a presentation on the 2025 financial audit. Additionally, the council will discuss the city's fireworks ordinance and appoint a member to the Greensburg Housing Authority.
Council to discuss intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2027 budget
The Topeka Governing Body will consider consent agenda items including infrastructure projects and affordable housing funding, and hold two non-action discussions about the intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 budgets of the Topeka Metro Transit Authority and the City of Topeka. Appointments to four…
Council to consider 2027 budgets that may exceed revenue neutral rate
The Governing Body will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2030 HUD Consolidated Action Plan (approx. $12M) and vote on resolutions to exceed the revenue neutral rate for both the City of Topeka and the Topeka Metro Transit Authority's 2027 budgets. They will also consider ordinances to amend building permit fee waiver…
Board will consider resignation of James Mercuri and vote on new members
The WestCoHAB meeting will review the resignation of member James Mercuri and decide whether to accept it. The board will also consider applications for two new voting members, Tresa Rollison and Elizabeth Harris. Subcommittee reports on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality…
Council discusses design standards for new residential developments
The council is reviewing proposed design standards and restrictive covenants for residential rezoning. Discussions include potential adjustments to rules regarding garage sizes, two-family building limits, tree planting requirements, and storm shelter mandates.
Planning Commission to consider a special use permit for 301 S High
The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special use permit request for the property at 301 S High. Commissioners will vote on the permit after discussion. Staff items include a proposed cell tower at 1590 SW Boyer Rd and a rezoning with transitional housing at 229 N Washington. The…
Council to vote on Huffman Dr. widening note sale, accessory dwelling, street bids
The Kechi City Council will consider a note sale resolution and contract for the Huffman Dr. and Kechi Rd widening project, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling, approval of street maintenance bids, and a developer agreement for Foreman Addition. Updates on the Playground Project and K-254 corridor are…
Hays authorizes bonds for Tallgrass Phase 4 RHID infrastructure
The Hays City Commission will vote on several financial and development items, including authorizing general obligation bonds to fund public infrastructure for the Tallgrass Phase 4 Reinvestment Housing Incentive District. The commission will also approve a $30,000 purchase of Hangar F-8 at the local airport, renew…
Shipping container ordinance and Ridgetop Homes site plan on agenda
The Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on a text amendment to regulate shipping containers in zoning districts. They will also review the site plan for the Ridgetop Homes subdivision, a 25-home rent-to-own development. Other items include a budget request update, discussion of subdivision monuments in…
City Council approves capital budget amendments and bridge project funding
The City Council will consider resolutions to amend capital budgets, authorize new agreements for the McArdle Bridge project, and approve the sale of tax-acquired properties.
Hearing on removal of Newton Housing Authority commissioners
The commission will hold a public hearing to consider removing two Newton Housing Authority commissioners due to a HUD substandard management designation. They will also vote on three Reinvestment Housing Improvement Districts to spur housing development at specific locations. Other items include discussing Depot…
Committee to advise on three new duplexes in Delano overlay district
The Delano Design Advisory Committee will review several proposals for development and renovations in the Delano Neighborhood Overlay. Key items include a new duplex at 436 S. Walnut, a roof replacement with gutter modifications at 1813 W. University, and a project for three duplexes at 320 S. Saint Clair. The…
Land Bank to consider sale of 324 E 11th St and donation of 444 SW 14th St
The Newton Land Bank will discuss selling 324 E 11th St to a buyer interested in building a tiny home rental, and request the City Commission donate 3.84 acres at 444 SW 14th St for future housing development.
City considers $6M bond for Tallgrass Phase 4 housing infrastructure
The City Commission will discuss authorizing up to $6 million in general obligation bonds to fund public infrastructure for the Tallgrass Phase 4 housing development. They will also consider renewing property/liability insurance with current carrier MPR and setting a public hearing to create a Reinvestment Housing…
Council to decide on wrecking yard zone change at 1963 S Broadway
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change to allow a wrecking and salvage yard at 1963 South Broadway. Other items include first readings of ordinances on domestic battery, petit theft, golf carts, and a ban on texting in construction zones, as well as a lease for South Lakes Sports Complex…
Council considers zoning changes, public safety grants, and new city ordinances.
The Wichita City Council will review and vote on several zoning requests, including a change to allow a wrecking yard on South Broadway and a two-family dwelling on North Clara Street. Council members will also consider new city ordinances addressing public safety offenses, golf cart regulations, and construction zone…
Council to consider industrial revenue bonds for 1.1M sq ft facility at 175th & Hedge Lane
The City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing industrial revenue bonds and a tax phase-in for a massive 1.1 million square foot industrial facility at 175th Street and Hedge Lane. They will also vote on rezoning 7.7 acres for Lone Elm Townhomes, issuing up to $6.6 million in bonds for a retail project on…
Park City Planning Commission considers Grove Estates rezoning and plats
The Park City Planning Commission will discuss and vote on several zoning changes and subdivision plats. Staff recommends approving the Grove Estates rezoning to allow 46 mixed residential lots north of 85th Street North. The agenda also covers preliminary and final plats for the Glen at Park City and Sartain…
Council to consider sound separation ordinance for duplexes
The Goddard City Council will vote on a new sound separation ordinance for two-family structures, consider a resolution declaring 611 N Spruce unfit for habitation, and establish a water leak billing adjustment program. They will also hear a presentation from the Wichita Area Builders Association and award a plumbing…
Council to consider $118M industrial revenue bonds for townhomes project
The Spring Hill City Council will consider a resolution to issue up to $118 million in industrial revenue bonds for the Spring Hill Townhomes Project, an annexation at 183rd & Woodland Road, and a funding agreement with CNC Development. The consent agenda includes six commercial fireworks retail sales permits…
Council to consider 40-unit Windward Estates housing incentive district
The Governing Body will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing the Windward Estates Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and approving a development agreement for a 40-unit project at SE 45th Street and SE California Avenue. The consent agenda includes approving $34.9 million in city expenditures and…
Council to vote on Sundance Villas rezoning, storm shelter rules, and transient guest tax
The Basehor City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including rezoning for the Sundance Villas development, a storm shelter text amendment, and a charter ordinance to establish a transient guest tax. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a home-based federal firearm…
City Council approves $1.87M print services contract and $814K road mapping agreement
The City Council will consider resolutions to authorize a $1.87 million contract for managed print services and an $814,936.75 agreement for 360-degree road mapping data. The agenda also includes proclamations for local sports teams and a property auction.
City Commission discusses Moro Street and workforce housing tax policy
This work session is for discussion only, with no votes or action items. The commission will hear presentations and provide feedback on Moro Street improvement options, a Workforce Housing Sales Tax policy manual, and an update on the Oracle permitting system. Public comment is allowed on each topic.
Commission reviews Hidden Ridge subdivision phases and single-family design standards.
The Basehor Planning Commission will review final plats for two additional phases of the Hidden Ridge subdivision, including a new road crossing over a FEMA floodplain. Commissioners will also hold public hearings on a text amendment updating architectural design standards for single-family homes and a rezoning…