Homelessness in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
49 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most homelessness activity
- Independence, MO (8)
- Jackson County, MO (7)
- Guilford, MO (6)
- Kansas City, MO (5)
- Poplar Bluff, MO (5)
- St. Louis, MO (4)
- St. Joseph, MO (3)
- Nevada, MO (3)
- Columbia, MO (2)
- Walnut Grove, MO (2)
- Blue Springs, MO (1)
- Joplin, MO (1)
Latest matching meetings
City Council and County Commission joint work session with Boone Electric
The City Council and County Commission will hold a joint work session at the Boone Electric Cooperative community building. Discussion topics include the Homelessness Strategic Plan, housing continuum updates, and housing study recommendations.
Council to consider $32M in bonds for Triumph Foods expansion
The council will vote on numerous ordinances and resolutions, including issuing up to $32 million in industrial development bonds for Triumph Foods, creating a new offense for unauthorized relocation of homeless individuals, and approving various contracts and budget amendments.
Commissioners to vote on $1M insurance renewal and $229k voting system contract
The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a $229,409.91 contract renewal for voting system warranty and licensing with Elections Systems & Software, and a $1,052,895 insurance package for property and workers' compensation. New business includes a request for $30,000 in ARPA…
Task force to discuss unhoused solutions and survey results
The Neighbors In Need Task Force will hear from Kevin Morgan of the Division of Unhoused Solutions and review results from a community survey on resources. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.
City Council to discuss five-year capital program and homeless relocation ordinance
The City Council will hold a work session to review the City's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and discuss a proposed revision to the Code of Ordinances regarding the unauthorized relocation of unhoused individuals.
Animal Welfare Committee holds community cafe on shelter
The Animal Welfare Committee is convening a special meeting for a 'Community World Cafe' event focused on the Friends of the Independence Shelter. The agenda notes only that a quorum may be present, indicating the meeting is largely procedural or discussion-based.
Committee discusses FY27 budget and homeless response plan
The Implementation & Oversight Committee will review financials and action plan progress, and discuss FY27 budget requests. They will also hear from the Homelessness Director of Response on current efforts.
County to approve animal shelter agreements with eight towns, generating $1.08M
The Board will vote on renewing interlocal agreements with Greensboro and seven other towns for animal shelter and control services, totaling $1,080,814 in revenue over three years. They will also consider a budget amendment appropriating $186,432 in opioid settlement funds for a substance abuse program, and approve a…
Council to vote on $5M EPA grant for organic waste
The City Council will consider a $5,000,000 EPA grant for the Kansas City Organic Waste Improvement Project, funding composting and food waste programs. They will also debate a compliance review of the city's contract with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness. Other items include funding adjustments…
School district seeks to vacate Cross Street for expansion and storm shelter
The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on a request from the R1 School District to vacate a 40-foot by 275-foot section of Cross Street between Arthur and Nickey Streets. The vacation would allow for facility expansion and construction of a FEMA storm shelter. The commission will also approve minutes from the…
School district seeks to vacate portion of Cross Street for expansion and storm shelter.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request by the R1 School District to vacate a 40-foot by 275-foot developed portion of Cross Street between Arthur Street and Nickey Street. This would allow future development for an addition to the existing facility and a FEMA Storm Shelter. The meeting also…
School district seeks to vacate part of Cross Street for expansion and storm shelter
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a request by the R1 School District to vacate a 40- by 275-foot portion of Cross Street between Arthur and Nickey streets. The street would be used for an addition to an existing facility and a FEMA storm shelter.
City Council approves budget amendments and construction contracts
The St. Joseph City Council will consider approving budget amendments for personnel, technology, and infrastructure projects, including the construction of a new animal shelter and the repair of Garfield Bridge. The meeting also includes resolutions for airport apron reconstruction and a 2026 road resurfacing program.
Council to vote on creating new Department of Community Safety
The City Council is considering several ordinances and resolutions, including creating a new Department of Community Safety, setting water and sewer rates for FY2026-27, and authorizing bond funds. Other items address homeless policy recommendations, a centralized fee collection study, and a sister city relationship…
Joint meeting to discuss housing study, homelessness plan
The City Council and County Commission hold a joint work session to discuss updates from the Columbia Housing Authority and Love Columbia, review housing study recommendations, and collaborate on a homelessness strategic plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information…
CDBG advisory committee hears 9 applicant presentations
The CDBG Advisory Committee is holding its second meeting to hear presentations from nine organizations applying for 2026-27 CDBG and HOME funds. Each applicant has 7 minutes to present and 3 minutes for questions. No funding decisions are made at this meeting; the committee will discuss next steps and a follow-up…
Committee to consider $150M special obligation bonds for downtown redevelopment
The committee will hold first readings on ordinances authorizing up to $150 million in special obligation bonds for the Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment District and other projects, along with $56 million in general obligation bonds and $15 million in taxable GO bonds. Other first readings include a five-year…
City Council will conduct a site visit to the Nevada Animal Shelter
The Nevada City Council will hold a special session on February 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Nevada Animal Shelter, 3200 Industrial Pkwy. The agenda lists a site visit to the animal shelter as new business. No other decisions or actions are specified.
City Council to vote on budget, water ordinance, and animal shelter project
The Nevada City Council will hold a regular session on February 24, 2026, to consider second readings of ordinances amending the Fiscal 2025 Budget and water code, as well as resolutions for traffic funding and an animal shelter culvert replacement.
$3.8M ARPA interest for tornado homelessness prevention
The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on six board bills. Key items include a $3.8 million appropriation of ARPA interest funds to prevent homelessness and displacement from a tornado, over $8 million for water infrastructure repairs, a clean energy board…
Board to consider $6.87M water infrastructure repair appropriation
The Board of Aldermen will consider a variety of bills, including first-readings of multimillion-dollar appropriations for water infrastructure repair and homeless prevention. Several bills for perfection and third reading involve speed humps, rental car operations at Lambert Airport, and a sales tax reimbursement for…
City Council to consider funding for homeless housing and multiple zoning changes
The City Council will discuss appropriating funds for housing the homeless for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body is also deciding on several zoning changes, street renamings, and the approval of three new subdivision plats.
City Council will discuss the stormwater ordinance
The Nevada City Council work session on Jan. 27, 2026 will review several items of new business. Topics include an update on animal shelter finances and improvements, a stormwater ordinance, engineering services, ladder truck considerations, and dangerous building issues. The council will not vote on any items during…
P&Z to discuss vacating Cross Street for school expansion
The Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a request by R-1 School District to vacate a developed portion of Cross Street for a facility addition and FEMA storm shelter. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and a roll call.
Committee will discuss a mixed housing project
The Jackson County Housing & Homelessness Committee will meet on January 12, 2026. The agenda lists a single item: discussion on a mixed housing project. No other ordinances, resolutions, or decisions are noted.
Commission votes on conditional use permit for a daycare at 331 N Main
The Poplar Bluff Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on a conditional use permit to open a daycare facility at 331 N Main in a RD‑1 Duplex Residential District. In the workshop session, the commission will also consider a request from the R1 School District to vacate a 40’ × 275’ portion of Cross Street between…
Commissioners to hold public hearing on $196,500 incentive grant for Hoffman & Hoffman
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed Economic Development Incentive Grant of $196,500 to Hoffman & Hoffman, LLC, which is considering a new location in Guilford County and plans to create 131 jobs. The board will also consider approving a five-year Memorandum of Understanding for the…
Legislature to consider 2026 budget and tax levy
The Jackson County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the 2026 annual budget (Ordinance #6044) and tentative tax levy (Ordinance #6045). They will also vote on several rezoning requests, contracts for detention center services and trail construction, and introduce new ordinances including a third-party…
Board to consider putting earnings tax renewal to voters in first reading
The Board will take up a first reading of B.B. #100, which would ask voters to continue the City's earnings tax for five years. It also faces final passage of several appropriations, including $3.4 million for winter shelter for unhoused residents and $9.35 million for tornado relief from the May 2025 storm. Other…
Council to discuss homelessness prevention and mitigation
The City Council will hold a study session with a presentation on homelessness prevention and mitigation. The council will also receive a boards and commissions report. The agenda notes the council may convene a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, contracts, real estate, or labor negotiations.
Board to vote on $95,000 in ARPA funds for winter shelter and housing support
The Board will consider consent agenda items including a Duke Energy easement for $1 at 6594 Judge Adams Rd., and two budget amendments reallocating ARPA funds: $35,000 to West End Ministries for winter shelter expansion and $60,000 to High Point Housing Authority for a Permanent Supportive Housing specialist.
Committee will consider a $9.35 million appropriation to the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund
The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review three board bills that allocate Rams Settlement Funds and General Operating Reserve money for housing assistance. Bill 93 proposes $1,000,000 for the Impacted Tenants Fund, Bill 94 proposes $3,365,535.05 for winter shelter for unhoused residents, and Bill 95 proposes…
Animal Welfare Committee to meet September 15
The Animal Welfare Committee will meet to review data and receive subcommittee reports. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Regional Animal Shelter.
Committee to consider $7.1M shelter contract at 5100 Linwood
The committee will consider first readings including settlement approvals totaling $750,000, a software grant management resolution, a new job classification, and a VOCA grant extension. A key item is authorizing a $7.1 million contract with Care Beyond the Boulevard for a low-barrier shelter at 5100 Linwood Boulevard…
Committee to discuss affordable housing with reStart Inc. CEO
The Housing & Homelessness Committee is meeting to hold a discussion on affordable housing. The session features Stephanie Boyer, CEO of reStart Inc.
Board of Health to hear updates on funding, disease, and homelessness
The Independence Advisory Board of Health will meet virtually to approve minutes from February 6, 2025, and receive updates on funding, communicable disease, suicide-prevention strategic planning, and the unsheltered (homeless) work group. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda consists of…
Committee to discuss animal shelter contract and workforce development bonds
The Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee will consider an ordinance to authorize a thirteen-month animal shelter management agreement with Kansas City Pet Project and an ordinance to approve a financing plan for the Northland Workforce Development Center.
Board will consider grant support letters for Pathways 6 and homeless veterans
The Executive Committee will review two grant letters of support. The items are for the Pathways 6 program and for services to homeless veterans. Both items are marked as needing action.
Committee to hear FY2024 audit, utility billing, and ARPA updates
The Audit and Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and review monthly financial statements. Old business includes updates on utility billing and the animal shelter, as well as an update on county ARPA funds.
Council to hear presentations on animal shelter bond and energy campus
The City Council will hold a study session to receive presentations on two topics: the Critical Materials Crossroads Energy Materials Campus at Lake City and a GO Bond Question 1 overview regarding the animal shelter. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only. The council may also convene…