Housing in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,689 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most housing activity
- Detroit, MI (153)
- East Lansing, MI (100)
- Holland, MI (83)
- Lansing, MI (78)
- Ann Arbor, MI (65)
- Washtenaw County, MI (62)
- Ypsilanti, MI (54)
- Grand Rapids, MI (50)
- Jackson, MI (47)
- Royal Oak, MI (47)
- Traverse City, MI (46)
- Lapeer, MI (42)
Latest matching meetings
Dangerous buildings hearing on 3 vacant/fire-damaged houses
The Battle Creek Dangerous Buildings Board is holding a hearing to consider three properties: a vacant house at 29 Clark St. and two fire-damaged houses at 96 Roosevelt and 81 Taylor Ave. The board will review inspector findings and may decide on abatement or other actions. Public comments are invited.
Committee reviews housing programs and 2025 performance report
The Urban County Executive Committee meets to discuss updates to federal housing programs, review the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and prepare for 2027 project cycles. Members also approved a 2027 meeting calendar and discussed homelessness data.
Plan Commission discusses community land trust and tax district amendments
The Plan Commission will review the Community Land Trust Program framework and consider resolutions for public hearings regarding Tax Incremental District amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of outdoor refreshment ordinances and downtown design guidelines.
Fiscal Committee to review $720K lead hazard grant and $39.5M bond sale
The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including accepting a $720,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for lead hazard control, a $834,595 grant continuation from the Auto Theft Prevention Authority, and a $39,540,000 bond sale. The agenda also…
Housing Commission to vote on loan program changes and $2,552 carpet contract
The Sterling Heights Housing Commission will meet to approve monthly financial and management reports, and vote on changes to the Home & Property Improved Loan Program guidelines. The Commission will also consider awarding a three-year carpet replacement contract for $2,552.20 per unit and renewing an annual auditor…
ZBA to decide on two variance requests for lot splits and home construction
The Battle Creek Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two dimensional variance requests. The first would allow splitting the parcel at 19 Terry Ct. into two lots, with one lot having a width of 48 feet instead of the required 60 feet. The second would allow construction of a single-family home at 15 Sylvan St. on a…
Briefing on the Rose III Project development at 116 West Cedar
The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole work session regarding the Rose III Project. This session includes a development and housing incentive briefing for the project located at 116 West Cedar.
Commission to consider housing, equipment purchases, and PUD amendments
The Muskegon City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including housing-related agreements and tax exemptions, equipment purchases, and amendments to planned unit developments. The agenda also includes a presentation on an infill housing brownfield amendment. No public hearings are…
City Council to vote on $554,380 mountain bike trail contract and virtual currency kiosk ban
The Jackson City Council will decide on several key items including the approval of a $554,380 contract for the Ella Sharp Park mountain bike trail, a ban on virtual currency kiosks, and workforce housing tax incentives. The meeting also includes public hearings on Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding and CDBG/HOME…
Council to review progress on 2026-27 goals and initiatives
At this work session, the City Council will receive an update from Interim City Manager Mark Cochran and administrative staff on the progress and current status of each priority initiative and goal adopted for the 2026-27 term. The update covers the five broad goals and their associated objectives, including economic…
Sterling Heights Brownfield Authority to discuss 2026 housing TIF program and Gateway Project
The Sterling Heights Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to introduce the MSHDA Housing TIF Program and the Gateway Project. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with a single new business item.
Committee discusses demolition orders and FY 2027/2028 budget priorities
The Committee on Public Safety will discuss budget priorities for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Members will also consider resolutions regarding orders to make safe or demolish specific properties.
Inkster Housing Commission to select executive director candidate
The Inkster Housing Commission is holding a special board meeting to select a candidate for the Executive Director position and to authorize the attorney to negotiate an employment agreement. The meeting includes public comment and a possible closed session for discussion of litigation or personnel matters.
Planning Commission to vote on rezoning Farmington Road properties for retail
The Livonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on three land use petitions, including a request to rezone properties on Farmington Road for a retail building. The body will also vote on motions to hold future hearings regarding the regulation of data centers and the creation of moratoria…
Commission approves $5.25M in bills and votes on sustainable tourism resolution
The City Commission will approve approximately $5.25 million in total bills payable and vote on a resolution regarding sustainable tourism. The agenda includes the appointment of new members to the Marquette Housing Commission and the Downtown Development Authority. Additionally, the body will review consent items…
Planning Commission to discuss accessory dwelling unit rules
The St. Joseph Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 3, 2026. The main item of discussion is accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with sample language and comparisons to other communities provided. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, public comment, and staff updates.
Board to weigh sign setback variance for new gas station at 1033 Lincoln Ave.
The Holland Board of Appeals will hold a study session and regular meeting to consider two requests: a variance for a sign setback at a proposed gas station and a special exception for a home addition. The board may grant, deny, or partially grant relief, and may grant lesser relief if appropriate. Public comment is…
Planning Commission to weigh sign refacing, zoning text amendments, ADU survey
The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider new business, including a pole sign refacing at 3125 Cleveland Ave and proposed text amendments to lot and yard regulations. They will also review results from an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) survey and receive updates on a sign approval, a…
City Commission to consider zoning text amendments and fee schedule update
The St. Joseph City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. Key items include a first reading of text amendments to Lots and Yards definitions, a fee schedule update, and a special event application for the Tri-State Regatta. The meeting also includes updates from the…
Joint council and housing commission meeting on executive director search
The Inkster City Council and Inkster Housing Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss the Open Meetings Act, the process for selecting an Executive Director position, and the status of Inkster Housing. The agenda includes public participation and standard procedural items.
County board to hold CDBG public hearing, approve $90,609.77 housing grant
The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed Program Year 2025 CDBG funding and closeout of Program Year 2024 grants with MSHDA, and consider resolutions authorizing $90,609.77 in program income funding for low-to-moderate income housing improvements. The board will also review…
Planning Commission to discuss Master Plan and Airbnb regulations
The New Baltimore Planning Commission will hold a work/study meeting on August 25, 2026. The agenda lists two substantive items for discussion: the Master Plan and Air Bnbs. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are indicated in the agenda text.
Planning Commission holds public hearing for utility at 305 S 18th Street
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special land use request for a utility at 305 S 18th Street. The body will also review the Saginaw Housing & Economic Development Strategy for informational purposes. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes from July…
Council votes on $240k audit contract and downtown social district plan
The Ferndale City Council will vote on a $240,000 agreement for audit support services with Watson & Yates and adopt a management plan for the Downtown Ferndale Social District. The agenda includes a public hearing, though the specific subject of the hearing is not detailed in the provided text. The council will also…
Council to consider 2026 budget amendments and Fort St. planned development
The Wyandotte City Council will hold its regular session on August 24, 2026, with several action items including budget amendments, a planned development application at 3901 Fort St., and a proposed alley closure. The agenda also includes routine consent items, presentations, and a response to a citizen complaint…
Board reviews appeal to allow multi-family use at 417 E Oregon Street
The Lapeer Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on an appeal to allow multi-family housing at 417 E Oregon Street, which is currently in a single-family zone. The board will also adopt its official by-laws. There are no new public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
Council to consider ending Flock camera agreements, supportive housing funds
The Lansing City Council will vote on several items, including a resolution to terminate all agreements with Flock for automated license plate reader cameras, an ordinance to allocate funding for Supportive Housing Services, and the creation of an Office of the Independent Internal Auditor. The agenda also includes…
County to consider Market One as administrator for homeowner repair grant program
The Cass County Land Bank is reviewing a proposal from Market One to serve as Third-Party Administrator for the CDBG Homeowner Improvement Project (HIP) Program, which funds urgent health and safety repairs for homeowners. The agenda includes Market One's qualifications, proposed staffing, and a detailed grant…
Planning Commission reviews Morgan Preserve PUD and data center ordinance
The Pittsfield Township Planning Commission will consider a Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Morgan Preserve site on the north side of Morgan Road adjacent to US-23. The agenda also includes public hearings and new business, though specific details for these items are not listed in the provided text…
Board to consider $2.26M eCourt contract and short-term rental ordinance
The Carson City Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $2.26 million eCourt software contract, a short-term rental ordinance on second reading, and a subdivision map for 50 homes. They will also vote on a $70,000 voter registration system agreement and a $148,919.80 fencing…
Lapeer Housing Commission to approve monthly bills and financial report
The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve the monthly financial report and bills for Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program. They will also hear updates on the fire alarm and energy system, and receive staff reports on the Section 8 program and SEMAP assessment.
Administrative hearings for 24 property code violations on Aug. 20
The Ypsilanti Administrative Hearings Bureau will hold formal hearings on August 20, 2026, for 24 cases involving property code violations. Cases include offenses such as property maintenance, zoning, and other code sections. All hearings are listed as pending formal.
Lansing committee to discuss FY 2027/2028 budget priorities and accept grants
The Lansing City Council's Committee on Ways and Means will consider accepting two grants, set public hearings for two proposed ordinances, and discuss budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal years. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and public comment, but the main business involves funding decisions…
Housing commission reschedules September board meeting
This agenda is a procedural notice, not a decision-making agenda. The Albion Housing Commission's September board meeting is being moved to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., because the executive director will be attending the MI NAHRO Conference during the usual packet-preparation week. The meeting will be…
Committee reviews multiple grant agreements and bid awards for county projects
The Otsego County Budget & Finance Committee will approve minutes and review new business items, including several grant agreements for housing, veterans, and safety programs. The agenda includes awarding bids for park upgrades, fencing, and demolition projects, as well as multiple budget amendments for funds like the…
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on six items including rezonings and zoning text amendments
The Ypsilanti Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including a duplex-to-triplex conversion at 413 S. Huron Street, a mixed-use redevelopment at 317 N. Washington Street, a Non-Motorized Plan update, and three zoning text amendments (data centers, planned unit developments, and…
Planning Commission to review two subdivision proposals
The Bloomingdale Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two subdivision requests. The first is a final approval for a Planned Development with exceptions and a map amendment for 11 single-family homes at the Polaris Subdivision, 166-178 Lake Street. The second is a final subdivision approval for a…
Committee to recommend CDBG annual report to City Council
The Neighborhood Improvement Committee will review and likely recommend approval of the 2025/26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual performance report (CAPER) to City Council. The agenda also includes updates on the 2026 work plan, CDBG program, and current developments, plus approval of minutes from June…
YHC board to review budget, work plan, and inquiry report
The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will hold its annual meeting on August 17, 2026, covering routine items like minutes approval and monthly reports, plus discussions on the quarterly budget, expense disbursements, a work plan reset, board retreat/evaluation, and an inquiry report. The agenda also includes old business…
Council to approve $9,912.53 water meter purchase for housing project
The Evart City Council will consider approving the purchase of water meters for the Centennial Arms Housing Commission project and a replacement meter for BIGBY, totaling $9,912.53 from the water fund. The agenda also includes updates on several infrastructure projects, a vendor's list of $1,589,493.63, and routine…