Housing in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,426 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most housing activity
- St. Paul, MN (155)
- Minneapolis, MN (88)
- Faribault County, MN (73)
- Hennepin County, MN (64)
- Pine City, MN (55)
- New Ulm, MN (54)
- Hopkins, MN (45)
- Ramsey County, MN (44)
- Duluth, MN (43)
- Rochester, MN (39)
- Buffalo, MN (37)
- Mower County, MN (36)
Latest matching meetings
Council reviews 2040 Comp Plan elements, land use changes
The Loretto City Council held a workshop to review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan process, including Metropolitan Council requirements and system statements. They discussed potential land use changes, notably the current Fire Department site at 259 N. Medina Street being considered for Mixed Use designation. No formal…
Planning Commission to vote on zero-foot parking setback for Highland Drive apartments
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Highland Lakeview LLP to allow a zero-foot parking lot setback from Lemmon Road at 1321 Highland Drive, where the required setback is 5 feet. The variance is needed to allow the building to be moved north to avoid an Ottertail…
Board to hear two variance requests for homes with reduced setbacks
The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2026, to consider two variance requests. The first request seeks multiple setback reductions for a new home and garage on an undersized lot in Cambridge. The second request asks for a rear setback reduction for a home with an attached…
HRA to approve bond amendments for three affordable housing projects
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve amendments and reissuance of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for three affordable housing projects: Emma Norton/Restoring Waters and Nellie Francis Court, located at 801 Mt Curve Boulevard, 2265 Hillcrest…
Board approves temporary re-appointment to Housing & Redevelopment Authority
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve a temporary re-appointment to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and meeting minutes.
Council to discuss 2027 budget, tax abatement renewal, and equipment leases
The East Grand Forks City Council will hold a work session and special meeting to discuss several items, including renewing the residential property tax abatement program, leasing a motor grader for snow removal, approving internal fire department promotions, reviewing the absentee voting process, and discussing the…
Buffalo Council discusses 2027 tax levy and recovery residence regulations
The City Council will consider adopting the 2027 preliminary tax levy and several ordinances. Discussion items include code enforcement at 305 Buffalo Run Road and the allocation of statewide affordable housing aid.
New Ulm Economic Development Authority to Approve 2027 Budget and Loans
The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet to approve the 2027 budget, authorize a $800,000 loan to the Oak Hills Living Center, and approve a fund transfer of $85,470.48 from the Garden Terrace Fund to the EDA Fund. The board will also review updates to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment…
Council to consider condemning 717 Summit Street and discuss 2027 budget
The Eveleth City Council workshop will consider condemnation of the dwelling at 717 Summit Street, following a July 2025 hearing that ordered the owner to vacate and provide repair quotes. The council will also discuss the 2027 budget, a wage study, and updates on open positions, including a proposed Community Service…
Council to consider condemning 717 Summit Street and review wage study
The Eveleth City Council workshop will discuss condemning the dwelling at 717 Summit Street, following a prior hearing that found it unfit for occupancy. The council will also review a wage study proposal, the status of open positions including a code enforcement role, and other items such as the school redevelopment…
County Board to hold public hearing on 2027 housing agency annual plan
The Blue Earth County Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2027 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan, which outlines housing programs and strategies. The board will also review drainage projects, including appointing an engineer for Judicial Ditch 20 and awarding a bid for County Ditch 51, plus…
HRA to consider $75K St. Francis demolition, $13.7K Columbus study, $157K insurance, 2027 budget
The Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Management Committee will consider recommending approval of four action items: $75,000 for abatement and demolition in St. Francis, $13,743 for a corridor study in Columbus, $157,057 for insurance renewal, and adoption of the 2027 budget and special benefit tax…
Council to consider 290-unit multifamily development at 6501 Portland Avenue
The Richfield City Council will consider a conditional use permit and site plan for a 290-unit multifamily development at 6501 Portland Avenue, along with several consent calendar items including a trail construction agreement and affordable housing budget updates. The council will also hold a first reading of an…
County to consider $23.6M bond for capital improvements
The Mower County Board will hold public hearings and consider approving three housing tax abatement applications, a $23.6 million capital improvement plan bond issuance, and several highway and personnel items. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with fee and loan assessments, and a Committee of the Whole…
Cokato council to review 2027 budget and industrial park lot sale
The Cokato City Council will hold a special meeting to receive the City Administrator’s report on the 2027 budget and a new finance position. Public Works will discuss a possible dump/plow truck purchase and a sewer repair at 200 Century Avenue Southwest. Economic Development will review the sale of an industrial park…
Board approves HRA tax levy and final sealcoat payment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will vote on the Housing Redevelopment Association tax levy funding request and the final payment for the KC SEALCOAT-26 project. The meeting also includes informational updates on the Highway 23 Willmar Bypass and water tower projects, as well as standard consent agenda…
Council discusses 2027 budget, fair housing policy, and Gem Lake water agreement
The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to receive information and provide guidance on the 2027 budget, fair housing policy, and a water agreement with Gem Lake. The session also covers Koehler Road landscaping and other staff items. No formal public participation is permitted during this workshop.
Greenwood rental license application: $50/unit fee, inspections, rules
This agenda is a rental housing registration and licensing application form for the City of Greenwood, not a meeting agenda. It outlines requirements for property owners to register and license rental units, including a $50 per unit fee, floor plans for non-single-family residences, and consent to inspections. It also…
Planning Commission votes on rezoning parks to residential and reviewing new car wash plans
The Forest Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend rezoning a Parks and Recreation area to Low-Medium Density Residential. The body will also decide on a site plan for a Dealer’s Rentals property and review the preliminary plat for Hidden Creek South. Additionally, the commission will discuss…
EDA to consider FY27 budget, housing lots, and tax abatement renewal
The East Grand Forks Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the renewal of the Residential Tax Abatement Program, updates on the Simplot RFP, a lease renewal for Galstad, Jensen, & McCann P.A., the FY27 budget, and a housing and lots…
Council to vote on ending Flock Safety contracts, plus housing funds and zoning appeals
The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a resolution calling for the city and Ramsey County to end contracts with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology provider. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for housing and demolition projects, several property abatement appeals, and a settlement in a lawsuit…
HRA to review budget and TIF update
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hear a staff report on the Planning and Economic Development and HRA budget, followed by an update on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
Planning Commission holds public hearings on nuisance and grass trimming ordinances
The Pine City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed updates to the Nuisance Ordinance and the Trimming Grass, Trees, and Weeds Ordinance. The agenda includes discussions on a draft Business Registration Ordinance, a Garage Sale Ordinance, and the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. New business items…
EDA to decide on water/sewer lines for twin home
The Rothsay Areawide EDA is holding an emergency meeting to consider a single new business item: the expense of water and sewer lines for a twin home. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.
Council to review 2027 budget, ADU and sustainable building ordinances
The St. Anthony Village City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the 2027 proposed budget and levy, and will take a second reading of two ordinances: one on sustainable development and building practices, and another on accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The council will also swear in…
ACHRA to vote on Hilltop environmental review contract
The Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority board will consider approving a contract with the City of Hilltop for Anoka County to conduct environmental review services for two HUD Community Project Funding grants. The board will also review a 2027 legislative proposal on affordable housing aid programs and…
Moorhead Public Housing Agency to approve bills and discuss strategic priorities
The Moorhead Public Housing Agency is meeting to approve the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution for payment of bills (Resolution 08-25-26-15). They will also discuss strategic priorities and other business. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
Rice County HRA reviews budget update and approves July minutes
The Rice County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, immediately following the Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of the July 28, 2026, minutes. The only substantive item is a program report providing…
County board to consider housing tax abatements, feedlot fees, and Extension office move
The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two housing tax abatement applications, then vote on resolutions to approve them. The board will also consider feedlot fee assessments, a contract to relocate the Extension office, a bridge replacement agreement, a new solid waste hauler license, and…
Council to vote on union contracts, SRO deal, and property approvals
The Faribault City Council will consider consent agenda items including police and firefighter union contracts, a school resource officer agreement, and several property-related approvals. They will also discuss an IT services contract, a second reading of a salary ordinance for the mayor and council, and conditional…
Brown County board to weigh tax-forfeited land sale, mower purchase
The Brown County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several new business matters, including a purchase of service agreement for Harvest Counseling, a licensing report, an affordable housing appointment, and a mower purchase for Lake Hanska. The board will also consider a resolution…
EDA to review housing/business rehab loans and Oasis update
The Clarkfield Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, review the director's financial report on loans and apartments, and discuss housing/business rehab loan applications and policies. The agenda also includes an update on the Oasis Mexican Restaurant loan, which is…
Council to consider Charlton Place housing improvement area and fees
The West St. Paul City Council will hold public hearings on establishing a Housing Improvement Area (HIA) for Charlton Place and approving a related housing improvement fee, as well as final assessments for the Emerson East Mill & Overlay project and public improvements for Robert Street sidewalk snow removal and…
Council to vote on CoNorth development agreement for ~60 affordable homes
The Saint Peter City Council will consider approving a development agreement with CoNorth for a new residential neighborhood of about 60 facility-built homes at Klein Street and future N Washington Ave, including a $30,000 payment at signing and electric-only appliances. The council will also act on several…
EDA to vote on 2027 budget, property sale, and TIF for Cannon River Lofts
The Dundas Economic Development Authority will consider three main items: adopting a 2027 budget and property tax levy, approving the sale of real property at 315 Railway St, and discussing a tax increment financing (TIF) request from Cannon River Lofts LLC for a mixed-use development. The TIF discussion is…
Council to consider water revenue bond, fire station pay, and code change
The Otsego City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including approving pay applications for major capital projects (fire station, wellfield, well, lift station), amending the city code on reasonable accommodation requests, accepting bids for greenway trail projects, and authorizing a general obligation…
Planning Commission to weigh 290-unit multifamily project at 6501 Portland Ave
The Richfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and site plan for a 290-unit multifamily development in two buildings at 6501 Portland Avenue. The commission will also review the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the…
Council to consider $1.75M HUD grant, Becks Road and Lester Park land use changes
The Duluth City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda of resolutions and to hold public hearings on ordinances. Key items include accepting a $1.75 million HUD grant for library and community health services planning, amending the comprehensive plan to reclassify areas of Becks Road and Lester Park Golf…
Lino Lakes Council to award water projects, hire staff, hold housing hearing
The Lino Lakes City Council is meeting to approve expenditures, hire part-time staff, and award contracts for water infrastructure projects. The agenda includes a public hearing on a senior housing revenue refunding note and a first reading of an ordinance to vacate a utility easement.
Council work session to review fund balances, housing initiative, committee process
The Bemidji City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a resolution designating fund balances, a wrap-up of the housing initiative, and the meeting process for the Public Works and Public Affairs Committees. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.