Housing in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
778 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most housing activity
- Columbia, MO (109)
- Kansas City, MO (88)
- Malden, MO (73)
- Walnut Grove, MO (70)
- St. Louis, MO (61)
- Lee's Summit, MO (36)
- Independence, MO (34)
- Blue Springs, MO (29)
- Wildwood, MO (19)
- Poplar Bluff, MO (19)
- Nevada, MO (16)
- Jefferson County, MO (15)
Latest matching meetings
Board will approve bills, checks, and payment of invoices and contract changes
The Malden Housing Authority board will first approve the minutes from the prior meeting. It will then consider and vote on approving bills, signing checks, and paying invoices, dues, and contract change orders. Additional items include policy and contract reviews, charitable request reviews, and training conference…
Council to vote on $394K CDBG plan for housing, parks, services
The city council will hold a public hearing to consider the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The plan allocates $394,323.95 in federal grants and reprogrammed funds. Public comments will be accepted before the council votes on adopting the plan.
Commission to discuss removing short-term vacation rentals from residential zones
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a text amendment regarding short-term vacation rentals. The proposal seeks to eliminate these rentals as a conditional use in the Nonurban District and all Residential Zoning Districts. The commission will also review its bylaws.
Committee to review two basement accessory dwelling unit applications
The Site Plan Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider site plan approval for two proposed accessory dwelling units. Both applications involve constructing units in the basements of existing single-family homes.
Housing Authority to consider write-off of certain tenant accounts
The Board of Commissioners will review departmental reports on occupancy, leasing, and community safety. The board is scheduled to vote on a resolution regarding the write-off of specific tenant accounts.
Columbia P&Z considers rezoning requests for residential and multi-family development
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider five rezoning requests, including a large 75.51-acre change to single-family zoning and a 6.4-acre request for multi-family zoning. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes.
City Council workshop to discuss development code and housing updates
The City Council will hold a workshop on July 23, 2026, to discuss updates to building development services codes and missing middle housing. The meeting will take place in the Busch Building and is not a public hearing.
Planning Board to hear multifamily housing permit extensions
The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two special permit amendments for multifamily housing projects. One proposal seeks to extend an existing six-story, 82-unit building at 10 Florence Street, and the other seeks to extend a permit for a three-story building with 20 affordable housing units…
Board considers variance for roof addition at 1315 Breezeridge Dr.
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request by homeowners Andrew and Kristin Evola to build a roof addition over a patio. The addition would encroach 26 feet into the required 40-foot rear yard setback, reducing it to 14 feet in the Residential B zoning district.
City Council to vote on MKT Trail Bridge replacement and multiple land-use actions
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on authorizing replacement of Bridge #9 on the MKT Trail. They will consider the Water and Light 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Project Plan. The agenda also includes a real‑estate purchase for greenspace on West Gillespie Bridge Road, a…
Council discusses leadership nominations and the August Housing Trust Fund initiative
The Council will consider nominating Erin Royals as interim Chair and Drew Rogers as Vice Chair. The meeting includes a presentation from the City Housing Department regarding an upcoming ballot initiative.
Council considers $16.47 million in Housing Trust Fund appropriations
The City Council is deciding on several high-value funding allocations for housing and infrastructure. The body is also discussing zoning changes for the Westport Overlay District and a review of city boards and commissions.
Commission to review land use petitions and code amendments
The Planning and Community Design Commission will review several property petitions including a patio enclosure, medical offices, and recreational uses. The agenda also includes discussions on text amendments for laundromats and condominiums, as well as the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.
Task force will review community resource survey and approve prior minutes
The Neighbors In Need Task Force will formally approve the minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting. It will then examine the results of the Neighbors In Need Resources Inventory Survey compiled by City Administration. No policy decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.
Council to consider budget adjustments and open burning ordinance
The City Council will discuss a letter of support for The Villas at Myers Park II and a budget adjustment resolution. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding open burning. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal actions or litigation.
Proposed cottage subdivision at 307 W. Sexton Road
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding Case #181-2026. RAA Holdings, LLC is seeking approval to use optional development standards for a 3-lot cottage subdivision known as Jefferson Street Cottages.
St. Charles City Council considers budget amendments and property purchases
The City Council will review several budget amendments for fiscal year 2026 and consider the purchase of three properties on North Second Street. Additionally, the session includes a presentation regarding Eden Village and a request for a part-time Human Services Coordinator position.
Planning Commission to consider short-term rental permits and comprehensive plan
The commission will hold a public hearing and consideration for special use permit applications regarding short-term rentals at 402 South Chestnut St. and 1006 West Floral Street. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan with Marvin Planning.
City Council to consider vacant property fees and 18th & Vine moratorium
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee will review a proposed $16.47 million Housing Trust Fund transfer and a temporary moratorium on property transactions in the 18th and Vine District. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for two residential developments and changes to vacant property…
Branson Board considers $40 million bond and various development agreements
The Board of Aldermen will review several ordinances including a contract for drone first responder services and a subdivision plat. Discussions include city capital planning and ways to streamline business regulations.
Public hearing on $15.4M infrastructure funding with municipalities
The Jackson County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Ordinance #6092, which appropriates $15,415,000 for infrastructure projects with municipalities. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance to put a half-cent sales tax for public transportation on the November ballot, a ban on law enforcement concealing…
Wildwood Council considers housing rezoning and historic preservation plan
The City Council will review a request to rezone land for 62 single-family dwellings on Manchester Road. Other items include updates to sign regulations, the Historic Preservation Plan, and several infrastructure and construction bills.
Commission will consider a site plan for a 210‑unit apartment complex on Lynnbrook Drive
The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including conditional use permits for liquor sales and a marijuana drive‑through, multiple annexation and rezoning requests, and a site plan for a 210‑unit apartment development. Commissioners will vote on each item…
City Council to consider $32 million bond for Andy’s Headquarters industrial project
The Walnut Grove City Council will approve minutes from recent meetings, consider a consent agenda, and hear the City Manager’s report. The council will take second‑reading votes on several special ordinances, including a $5.3 million body‑worn camera contract for the police, a $10 million HUD housing grant request…
Council considers housing funding and open records policy changes
The City Council will discuss a $562,250 appropriation for homeless family housing and a new ordinance to codify open meetings and records policies. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and a $2 million contract amendment for airport tenant services.
July 9 meeting canceled due to no agenda items
The regularly scheduled July 9 Residential Housing Board meeting has been canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
Commission will consider a new fair‑housing complaint at 13 Albion St
The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will approve the June 10, 2026 minutes, hear public comments, and review a new fair‑housing complaint located at 13 Albion St. The meeting will also cover updates to the commission brochure, discuss the City of Malden Fair Housing plan, recap recent community events such as…
Commission to approve four subdivision final plats
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and likely approve four final subdivision plats that involve combining existing lots. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous minutes and address preliminary plat requests.
Committee to discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance
The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. They will also consider approval of the previous meeting's action letter. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
Malden Housing Authority to hold regular board meeting July 7
The Malden Housing Authority will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to review bills, invoices, and contract change orders.
Housing Authority board will discuss routine approvals and updates
The Malden Housing Authority board will consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. It will also approve bills, checks, invoices, dues, contract change orders, and review policies, contracts, charitable requests, correspondence, capital project invoices, and training offerings. The meeting will conclude with…
Committee will discuss the overhead electric easement with CWEP.
The Public Works Committee will first approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss an overhead electric easement between the City of Carthage and CWEP. The committee will also consider permit fee changes for villas at Myers Park and review a list of unfit structures. Staff reports will be…
Finance & Administration Committee reviews LIHTC, investment and transit policies
The committee will review minutes from the April 14, May 12, and May 27, 2026 meetings, continue its review of the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) process, and begin discussions on a new city investment policy and a transit discussion process. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session session on…
Council to vote on $15.2M Main Street extension contract
The City Council will hold public hearings on multiple conditional use permits and rezoning requests, including a tattoo establishment, an apartment complex, and liquor license approvals. They will vote on final passage of several ordinances, including a $15.2 million contract for the Main Street Extension Project and…
Council to vote on Arborside redevelopment plan and Dillon's grocery rezoning
The City Council holds public hearings on the Arborside Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority plan and a rezoning for a Dillon's grocery store with fuel station and retail at NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street. It also considers conceptual economic development incentives for the Dillon's project and approves a tax…
Committee considers rezonings, a $6.58M Central City fund shift, and health contracts.
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee will review multiple zoning changes, including an 87-acre rezoning for 200 new homes and several commercial and mixed-use projects. The body will also consider a $6.58 million fund reallocation for Central City economic development and approve contracts to expand…
Board to review three new single-family house plans
The Architectural Review Board will consider applications for new single-family houses at three locations: 12327 Wildlife Trail (old business) and 718 Elk Grove and 318 Pebble Valley (new business). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.
Board considers support for Walton Drive Housing Project
The Board of Aldermen will review bids for asphalt and gravel road improvements and discuss a support resolution for a new housing development. They will also evaluate the structural integrity of City Hall and updates to the city's utility billing software.
Review of proposed 15-home Bendick Estates subdivision
The Site Plan Subcommittee will review a preliminary plat for the Bendick Estates Subdivision submitted by Whalen Custom Homes. The committee will discuss the plan and determine a recommendation for a future meeting.
Commission considers 39-unit housing development and historic preservation plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a proposal for a 39-unit attached single-family housing complex. The body will also review the final draft of the city's Historic Preservation Plan and a request for a school electronic message center.