Housing in South Dakota local government
What South 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.
161 South Dakota meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Dakota with the most housing activity
- Vermillion, SD (32)
- Minnehaha County, SD (23)
- Hartford, SD (19)
- Spearfish, SD (17)
- Aberdeen, SD (11)
- Brookings County, SD (10)
- Belle Fourche, SD (8)
- Brookings, SD (7)
- Brookings, SD (5)
- Lincoln County, SD (4)
- Dell Rapids, SD (4)
- Watertown Area Public Schools, SD (4)
Latest matching meetings
County to approve $5.57M in bills, roof replacement, Just Home agreements
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent items including $5,569,858.13 in bills, minutes, reports, personnel actions, and abatements. They will also consider several regular business items, including authorizing a roof replacement contract, signing service agreements for the Just Home…
Planning Commission to hold four public hearings on zoning and use permits
The Lincoln County Planning Commission is meeting to consider four public hearing items, including a zone change and three conditional use permits, and to discuss possible amendments to county ordinances regarding concentrated animal feeding operations. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes…
Planning Commission to discuss temporary signs, ADUs, VRBOs, and ordinance 763
The Dell Rapids Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion items on temporary signs, accessory dwelling units, VRBOs, and Ordinance 763 (Article 8.803). The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no formal action items listed. Public comment is invited during the meeting.
Commission to consider rezoning for senior housing and new data center rules
The Vermillion Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on seven ordinances, including a rezoning of about 15 acres in the Bluestem Trail Addition to allow a senior cohousing development, and a package of six ordinances to define and regulate data centers in various zoning districts. The meeting will…
Council considers zoning changes for day care centers and residential rezoning
The City Council will consider second readings for three ordinances regarding zoning and traffic codes. The meeting also includes approvals for road improvement payments and construction agreements.
City Council to consider rezoning requests and infrastructure payments
The City Council will discuss the final adoption of three rezoning ordinances and a request to waive fees for an affordable housing project. The body is also considering several large pay requests for public works and sewer improvements.
Hartford P&Z to vote on accessory building and manufactured housing zoning changes
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on two proposed zoning amendments: Ordinance #773, which would raise the size threshold for accessory buildings requiring like-kind materials from 150 to 200 square feet, and Ordinance #774, which would remove travel trailer campground references from…
Hartford board recommends two zoning ordinance changes
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Board met and recommended approval of two zoning ordinance amendments to the city council. The board also received updates on city projects, including the completion of the Western Ave expansion and substantial completion of the wastewater treatment plant. No public comments were made…
Planning Commission to consider new Roosevelt Industrial Park
The Planning Commission will review a preliminary and final plat for the Aberdeen Development Corporation Roosevelt Industrial Park. The meeting includes several rezoning petitions to allow for commercial and industrial development at the site, as well as other residential and commercial requests.
Council approves TIF district for 56 apartment units at Elm and Alumni Streets
The City Council briefed actions from its meeting, including approval of Tax Increment Financing District #13 for a 56-unit apartment project at the southwest corner of Elm Street and Alumni Street. The council also approved special event licenses, noise permits, street closures, equipment purchases, and advanced a…
Housing commission to review client complaint update
The Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, financials, and staff reports. The only substantive item is an update on a client complaint under old business. No new business items are listed. The meeting is mostly procedural.
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for manufactured housing
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone a property from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Housing Residential. The body will also discuss Chapter 17 zoning district ordinances and review updates on previous city actions.
Council to vote on rezoning Western Meadows for affordable housing
The Hartford City Council will hold the second and final reading of Ordinance #772 to rezone 28 lots in the Western Meadows Addition from Residential to Residential High Density, enabling a smaller-lot, more affordable housing development. The council will also review landscaping options for a lift station, discuss…
Council approves rezone for affordable housing, landscaping, and SMGA contract
The Hartford City Council approved a rezone to enable a new affordable housing development, approved up to $12,000 for landscaping to screen a lift station, and approved a contract and MOU for economic development funding. They also discussed stormwater detention ownership, billboard lease expirations, and a one-way…
Council to vote on new ward boundaries after annexations
The Vermillion City Council will hold a special meeting at noon and a regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Key actions include a second reading of Ordinance 1558 to establish new ward boundaries based on recent annexations, and first readings of ordinances defining 'Special Mixed-Use Building' and adding it as a conditional…
Hartford P&Z to hear shouse CUP, review zoning amendments
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Board will hold a conditional use hearing for a shouse on Tract 3 of Lufco Addition, review three draft ordinances amending zoning regulations (accessory buildings, manufactured housing, travel trailer campgrounds), and receive updates from staff. The board will also approve the agenda…
Hartford P&Z approves shouse, accessory building rule changes
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Board approved a conditional use permit for a shouse on Tract 3 of Lufco Addition, allowing a deviation from the city's roofing material standard. The board also approved two ordinance amendments: one raising the square-footage threshold for accessory building materials from 150 to 200…
Planning Commission discusses accessory dwelling units and portable signs
The Planning Commission will discuss accessory dwelling units and portable signs during this regular session. The meeting also includes a review of the April 14th, 2026, minutes.
Commission considers new mixed-use definitions and a tax increment district.
The Commission will review ordinances to define 'Special Mixed-Use Buildings' and establish Tax Increment District #13. They will also consider a final plat for the Bliss Pointe Addition.
Hartford P&Z to consider rezoning 28 Western Meadows lots to high-density residential
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 28 lots in the Western Meadows Addition from Residential to Residential High Density to allow smaller lots and setbacks for more affordable housing. The board will also receive updates from the building inspector, code…
Hartford P&Z recommends rezoning Western Meadows lots to Residential High Density
The Hartford Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request for multiple lots in the Western Meadows Addition, changing them from Residential to Residential High Density to allow smaller lots and more affordable housing. The board also reviewed updates on city projects, including the Western Ave…
Council approves rezonings for affordable housing and wine license
The Hartford City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #772 to rezone land in Western Meadows Addition to a new Residential High Density district, enabling smaller, more affordable single-family homes. They also approved a special wine license for the Downtown Farmer's Market and the second reading of…
Public hearing on conditional use permit for fireworks sales
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for fireworks sales on a specific property. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the county code regarding non-accessory solar energy systems, concentrated animal feeding operations, and single-family dwelling…
Council approves rezoning at 12 E. Cherry Street and variances for elderly duplexes
The City Council approved a rezoning of properties at 12 E. Cherry Street from residential to general business, and granted two setback variances for an income-based elderly housing project. They also passed updates to the noise policy and budget process, and authorized a $34,751.69 mower purchase.
Policy Committee to discuss updates for state laws ACTS 57 and 89 on student welfare
The Policy Review Committee will meet for review and discussion only; no action will be taken. The main focus is on updating multiple school policies to comply with Wisconsin ACTS 57 and 89, covering student supervision, staff communication devices, child abuse reporting, and other areas. Additional discussions…
Board to discuss homelessness strategic plan and approve highway contracts
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items including $3.3 million in bills and a building permit report. Regular business includes a public hearing for a special event liquor license for Tailgators, a briefing on a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness, and…
Committee to approve ordinances updating accessory dwelling unit rules
The Legal Finance Committee will consider recommending approval for Gina Carpenter to attend the SDML Board Meeting on June 24‑25, 2026. It will vote on Ordinance 5‑2026 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and Ordinance 6‑2026 amending related definitions. The meeting also includes discussion of website…
Board to attend graduation ceremony without taking action
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will attend the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at Watertown High School. The board will not conduct any governmental business or take formal action during this event.
Council to discuss zoning changes for mixed-use development
The City Council will consider feedback on potential zoning amendments to allow mixed-use developments, including convenience stores with residential uses, in General Business districts. They will also select a date to canvass the June 2 election results and tour the Missouri Valley Recycling Center. This special…
Planning Commission to review 40-unit land lease community proposal
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a development proposal for a 40-unit land lease community and a conditional use permit for a diesel repair facility. The body will also review a zoning transfer from Rural to Urban District and a final plat for the Morningside Wetlands Subdivision.
Planning Commission to consider four conditional use permits
The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to act on four conditional use permits under the consent agenda, which are expected to be approved in one motion unless items are pulled for public hearing. Items include an accessory dwelling unit, a home occupation amendment, an indoor golf…
BVSD announces high school graduation ceremony schedule
The Board of Education provided notice of high school graduation ceremonies occurring from May 15, 2026, through June 4, 2026. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.
Commission to consider final plats for Lot 7A Revised and Lot 13R in Belle Fourche
The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission will review two final plat applications: Lot 7A Revised in the Busfield Addition No. 3 and Lot 13R in the Hillsview Addition. The meeting also includes updates on the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance (17.16.190) and on Chapter 17 zoning district ordinances. City…
Joint meeting to consider zoning text amendments for fees and regulations
The Minnehaha County Commission and Dell Rapids City Council will hold a special session to conduct public hearings and second readings on three zoning text amendments. These items involve updates to fees, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and building eligibility transfer regulations.
Joint county-city meeting on zoning text amendments including ADU rules
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council hold a joint meeting for public hearings and second readings on three zoning text amendments to the joint zoning ordinance. The amendments address fee schedule updates, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and building eligibility transfer rules…
Public hearing set for multi-family housing at 302 E. Dakota Ave
The commission will introduce a plat for Lots 1 & 2 of Shangri-La Addition, set a May 12 public hearing on a conditional use permit for multiple-family use at 302 E. Dakota Avenue, and consider a request for proposals for the 2027-2037 Comprehensive Plan Update. The consent calendar includes new hires for seasonal…
Planning Commission to consider zoning text amendment for building permits
The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for industrial warehousing exceeding 20,000 square feet and consider a zoning text amendment to update building permit regulations. The consent agenda includes eight conditional use permits for items such as accessory…
Public hearing on multifamily housing at 302 E. Dakota Ave
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for multiple-family use at 302 E. Dakota Avenue, requested by Chapelle Investments LLC. They will also consider a plat for Lots 1 & 2 in Shangri-La Addition by Shangri-La Properties, LLC. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes…
Housing & Redevelopment Commission to elect officers and review management contract
The Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission will meet to elect officers and review a management contract. The body will also discuss a 2024 audit report and provide updates on client complaints and security deposits.
Planning commission to consider variance for new home construction
The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a variance request to allow a new single-family house on Lot 12 in the American Estates Subdivision, which requires a 3.8-foot variance to the front setback and a 4-foot variance to the rear setback. The commission will also discuss accessory dwelling unit…