Housing in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
33 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most housing activity
- Traill County, ND (9)
- Williston, ND (6)
- Jamestown, ND (5)
- Fargo, ND (5)
- Mandan, ND (5)
- Billings County, ND (3)
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City committees discuss zoning changes, sidewalk ordinances, and property sales
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider gaming permits, a loan agreement for Buffalo Manor Apartments, and a property purchase price. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review updates to the city's Active Transportation map and a rezoning request for industrial use.
Board to discuss Riverview Dairy update and housing progress
The Traill County EDC board will review and approve May meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, including checks. Under unfinished business, they will receive updates on Riverview Dairy, housing, strategic plan progress, and ADA website compliance. New business includes Hatton grand openings, setting an executive…
Commission to vote on HUD housing plan and $440k water contract
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including developer agreements, zoning ordinance amendments, and multiple contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2026 HUD Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs, along with construction updates.
Commission to consider rezoning Roseland Subdivision lot from agricultural to commercial
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change for Lot 5 of Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial, and on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel. They will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 1179 to amend single-family dwelling definitions…
Traill County EDC to review reports and housing study
The Traill County Economic Development Board will review financial reports and approve checks. The meeting includes a presentation on a housing study and updates on dairy and housing projects.
City to consider infrastructure development for 11th Ave SW including special assessment district
The council will hold public hearings on amendments to animal cruelty, criminal trespass, and fire protection codes. They will consider resolutions for the 11th Ave SW infrastructure project, including stormwater, water, sewer, and street work, as well as a special assessment district. Consent agenda items include a…
Traill County EDC to approve 2026 grant program recommendations
The Traill County EDC board will meet to approve the 2026 grant program recommendations. The board will also review reports from the secretary and treasurer and discuss updates on housing and ADA compliance.
Commission to consider preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition
The city commission will vote on a preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition, converting a mobile home park to a mobile home subdivision. It will also consider a special use permit for shop condos in Seibel Subdivision, and review bids for sidewalk and striping projects. Consent items include a…
Committee considers sponsoring CDBG application for affordable housing project
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider requests including sponsoring a CDBG application for the Riverside Cottages Phase III affordable housing, approving the JSDC 2027 budget, allowing chickens at a specific address, compensating the Sheriff's Office for police support, and extending fireworks sales. It will…
Commission to review 72-unit townhome proposal and two remodels
The Architectural Review Commission will hear three new business proposals: a remodel at Centre Inc, a 72-unit townhome development with detached garages, and a remodel of Mandan Chiropractic. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine items.
Board will consider 2026 Beautification and Public Spaces grant programs
The Traill County Economic Development Corporation board will approve the Treasurer’s report and related checks, receive updates on Riverview Dairy, housing, and the strategic plan, and discuss new business items including a community showcase update, a marketing committee meeting date, and the 2026 grant programs for…
Commission to vote on water bond and inmate housing agreement
The Mandan City Commission will vote on a $4.49 million water revenue bond for lead service line replacement and approve an inmate housing agreement with the Burleigh Morton Detention Center. The meeting also includes public hearings, bid approvals, and the acceptance of HIDTA and State Water Commission grants.
Commission to vote on $12.89M road contract, immigration report
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda approving numerous routine items, including bid awards, tax abatements, and improvement districts. On the regular agenda, they will decide on a $12.89 million construction bid, property tax exemptions for building improvements, an appeal of a Historic Preservation…
Commission to consider PUD amendment and zone change for Williston Square lots
The commission will consider a consent agenda item requesting a public hearing to amend a Planned Unit Development and change zoning on Lot 29 and Lot 31 in the Williston Square Subdivision. They will also open bids for several infrastructure projects, including the 2026 Williston Square Improvements Project and the…
Commission to consider rezoning for RLN Business Park Third Addition
The Fargo City Commission will consider a rezoning and plat for RLN Business Park Third Addition (items 41a-b) following a public hearing. The consent agenda includes numerous tax abatements, contracts, and bid awards, such as a $1.3 million HVAC project at Police Headquarters, a $967,520 fuel purchase, and a $794,945…
Board will approve treasurer's report and set dates for strategic planning
The Traill County Economic Development Corporation board will consider approval of the treasurer’s report and related checks. It will also set dates for a strategic‑plan session with the executive committee and for a bylaws review with the organizational committee. Additional agenda items include a housing survey…
City Commission to consider zone change for Big Sky Estates 8th Addition
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit amendment for a site plan in Bridgeview Bay Addition and consider a resolution on protests for Street Improvement District 241 (Red Trail). New business includes a task order for Red Trail reconstruction design, an engineering agreement for…
Traill County EDC to elect officers and approve financial reports
The Traill County Economic Development Board will meet to approve the November treasurer's report and checks, elect officers for 2026, and set the 2026 mileage rate. The meeting will also cover updates on Herberg Dairy and housing initiatives.
Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a 305‑ft communications tower at 1488 Hwy 85 SW
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will recommend approval or denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Curt Walter’s Allo Towers project, a 305‑foot guyed wire communications tower on a 40‑acre industrial‑zoned parcel at 1488 Hwy 85 SW. The board will also review other zoning applications within the Medora…
Board to select officer slate for next month’s vote
The Traill County Economic Development Corporation board will review and approve the Treasurer’s report and related checks. It will consider the need for a slate of officers for a vote next month and discuss scheduling, including a new date and time for future board meetings. The board will also set the date for a…
City Commission to consider utility fees and downtown projects
The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes a first reading of a consolidated utility fee schedule and several consent agenda items, such as streetlight pole installation and street closure requests for the Downtowners Holiday Stroll.
Board reviews lot-coverage variance for home addition at 236 13th Ave NE
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request (Case #1158) for a 164‑square‑foot increase in lot coverage to allow an addition on an existing home at 236 13th Ave NE. The board will vote on whether to grant the variance. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
Board will vote on transferring funds from operating to loan fund
The Traill County EDC Board will consider several actions, including approving the September 16, 2025 business meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report with checks. The board will vote on a fund transfer from the operating fund to the loan fund and on renewing a Business Training Grant. Additional items include…
Board to consider a short‑term rental permit and housing ordinance changes
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Oct 16, 2025 to recommend approval or denial of a conditional use permit for a 6‑bedroom short‑term rental on an 18.7‑acre parcel at 13603 38th St SW, which is zoned commercial. The board will also discuss recommendations to amend the county zoning…
Consider rezoning a 10.99‑acre tract from Agriculture to Residential in SE1/4 34‑141‑99
The board will review an application from the Louisette Zeller, Kathleen Safratowich Living Trust to create a minor subdivision in the SE1/4 of section 34‑141‑99, including a request to rezone a 10.99‑acre rural residential tract from Agriculture to Residential. It will also consider any other zoning applications…
Traill County EDC to discuss loan funding and 2026 board appointments
The Traill County EDC board will meet to review financial reports and discuss the use of a Community Development (CD) to fund a loan fund. The board will also address 2026 board terms and appointments.
Jamestown committees to review opioid settlements and senior housing grant
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider responses to national opioid settlements and a CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments senior housing. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review land use and zoning amendments for property near East Lakeside Road.
Executive session to discuss opioid litigation with Purdue Pharma and others
The Fargo City Commission will convene in executive session at 4:30 p.m. for attorney consultation on pending opioid litigation involving Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers. At the regular meeting, the commission will vote on a consent agenda containing 35 items including ordinances, rezoning, contracts, and change…
Commission to consider Ordinance 1159 amendment on HUD‑exempt cross‑mod homes (2nd reading)
The Williston City Commission will hold a second reading of Ordinance 1159, amending Ordinance 613 to address HUD‑code exemptions for cross‑mod homes. A public hearing will be held for Michoacan Market LLC’s application for a new off‑sale beer license. The board will also authorize advertising for bids on the 2025…
First reading on ordinance legalizing HUD-code crossmod homes
The commission will hold a public hearing and first reading on Ordinance 1159, which amends city code to add definitions and exemptions for crossmod homes built to HUD standards. They will also consider consent agenda items including business licenses and authorizations to advertise bids for road and drainage…
Ordinance 1159 to exempt HUD-code Crossmod homes from Notice of Intent process
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including minutes, claims, business licenses, investment authorities, and contractor licenses. Substantive items include a proposed public hearing for Ordinance 1159, which would amend zoning definitions and exempt Crossmod homes built to HUD code from the Notice of…
Committee will consider a residential rehab application for 206 6th Ave NW
The Renaissance Zone Committee will vote on approving its agenda and the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. It will also consider a residential rehabilitation application for the property at 206 6th Ave NW. Additionally, the committee will receive a legislative update on the Renaissance Zone Guidelines.
City Commission to award $17.96 million contract to Dakota Underground Company
The Fargo City Commission will adopt several ordinances, including an amendment to the Electrical Code and a rezoning of a parcel in the Schatz Fifth Addition. It will also approve a $17,960,631.45 bid award to Dakota Underground Company for Improvement District BR-23-G3 and consider multiple contract extensions and…