Housing in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,007 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most housing activity
- Madison, WI (196)
- Milwaukee, WI (162)
- La Crosse, WI (118)
- Dane, WI (113)
- Wausau, WI (62)
- Waukesha, WI (41)
- Rock County, WI (40)
- Neenah, WI (40)
- West Allis, WI (36)
- Shorewood, WI (35)
- Eau Claire, WI (35)
- Sun Prairie, WI (34)
Latest matching meetings
Board hears 20 appeals of city fees, permits, and nuisance designations
The Administrative Review Board of Appeals will hear 20 appeals from property owners contesting city-imposed fees and code violations, including tall grass, reinspection, vacant building registration, and nuisance designations. The board will decide whether to uphold or waive these charges.
Zoning Board to weigh office-to-service conversion and 35-unit apartment project
The Bloomfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. The board will consider two development applications: a proposal to convert an office building at 1012 Broad Street into two service businesses, and a proposal to construct a 35-unit…
Joint board to review annual reports and consider tax-increment financing for Stoney Ridge Phase II housing
The Joint Review Board will meet to discuss annual Tax Increment District (TID) reports and consider a proposal to extend TID #8 incentives for a 39-unit single-family housing development called Stoney Ridge Phase II. The board may take action on the TID incentive after reviewing the report by Ehlers Public Finance…
CDA Finance Subcommittee to review Q2 2026 financials and FY2025 audit
The Community Development Authority Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review the CDA's second quarter 2026 financials and to receive a presentation of the Baker Tilly audit for fiscal year 2025. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and standard procedural items.
Hartford Joint Review Board to consider corrected TID 14 project plan and boundaries
The Joint Review Board will review and consider a corrected resolution approving the project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District 14, which was created on June 23, 2026. The district is on the west side of Hartford, near the westside industrial park, and includes mixed-use development with up to 35%…
Commission to review window changes for Teen Center and Dickinson Warehouse
The Historical Preservation Commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These involve window replacements at the Teen Center and window removals or reductions at the Dickinson Warehouse to accommodate HVAC equipment.
Plan Commission to review multi-family housing and conditional use permits
The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including a technical college facility and a daycare center. The commission will also review a multi-family residential development proposal and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding driveway turnaround areas.
Council and County Board to review Pathways Home Plan update
The La Crosse City Council and County Board of Supervisors will meet jointly to receive an update on the Pathways Home Plan, a housing initiative. The agenda includes a presentation of the Pathways Home Dashboard and discussion of the plan's progress. No formal votes or decisions are listed.
Omro Planning Commission to review condo plan, storage rules
The Omro Planning Commission will discuss a concept plan for a condominium development by Custom Metal Roofing at 321 and 401 W. River Drive, and consider action on selling surplus property and adopting an ordinance regulating cargo containers and outdoor storage.
Plan Commission to weigh conditional use permit for Le's Pho at Echo Plaza
The Cedarburg Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit to continue the restaurant use at Echo Plaza, along with several other development requests. The commission will also review an infill house plan, a building amendment for a loading dock, and a sign code waiver.
Plan Commission to vote on 81-acre housing rezoning and three site plans
The Mukwonago Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the 2035 Comprehensive Plan to rezone 81 acres near County Road EE for denser single-family housing. It will also consider three site-plan approvals for building modifications at 106 Main Street, the STH 83 industrial building, and Park View…
Plan Commission to hold public hearing on 30-lot subdivision at 1710 Whitetail Way
The Altoona Plan Commission will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss and potentially recommend a 30-lot Preliminary Plat for The Villas subdivision at 1710 Whitetail Way. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposal, followed by a discussion to forward a recommendation to the City Council.
Plan Commission to recommend final plat for 93 new lots in Olde Highlander Addition #4
The Oconomowoc Plan Commission will review and recommend the final plat for Olde Highlander Addition #4, the fifth phase of a 295-lot subdivision. This phase creates 93 lots, including 49 single-family homes and 44 townhome units, along extensions of MacGregor Road, Alasdar Drive, and Olde Highlander Drive. The…
Committee reviews rent abatement petition for 615 Elm Street
The Wausau Public Health & Safety Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss a petition for reconsideration of a rent abatement request for 615 Elm Street. The committee will enter a closed session to deliberate on this specific quasi-judicial matter and may reconvene to take action. No other substantive items…
Rock County Housing Authority discusses HOME Fund utilization options and status
The Rock County Housing Authority will hold a meeting on September 2, 2026, to review the status of the HOME Fund and discuss potential utilization options. The agenda includes a guest presentation on the Madison Area Community Land Trust and a tentative session with a representative from WPHD. The meeting is…
Board considers 2027 budget update and amends human services fees
The Ozaukee County Board will review the 2027 budget update and accept several Wisconsin DNR grants for park and water projects. The body will also vote on a resolution to increase 2026 revenue for Land & Water, Parks, and Planning, and amend the county code regarding human services fees. Additionally, the board will…
Committee reviews development agreement for Riverlife South and new public housing
The Wausau Economic Development Committee will consider a development agreement with Wangard for the redevelopment of 920 North 1st Street & 15 Fulton (Riverlife South). The body will also discuss a presentation from the Wausau Community Development Authority regarding a potential new public housing development…
Altoona Housing Authority to review August bills and financial statements
The Altoona Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the August 2026 bills and June 2026 financial statements, as well as the minutes from the August 13 meeting. The agenda also includes commissioner and director reports, old and new business, and setting the next meeting date. The meeting…
Plan Commission to discuss Irvington Street housing and Shawano Avenue rezoning
The Green Bay Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. Items include conditional use permits for residential homes on Irvington Street and rezoning requests for properties on Shawano Avenue.
Travaux board to review occupancy, buyout, and HUD repayment reports
The Travaux Inc. Board of Directors is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive reports from the president on project status, including the Highland Gardens buyout, occupancy and work order data, and a HACM-HUD repayment agreement. No votes on new policy or contracts are listed.
Plan Commission to review conditional use permit for adult day care and four site plans
The Waukesha Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a home-based adult day care at 1142 River Place Blvd. The commission will also review final site plans for four commercial/industrial projects, including expansions at 818 Progress Avenue, 2323 Corporate Drive, 500 S…
CDA to allocate 2026 CDBG and HOME grant funds
The Janesville Community Development Authority will consider preliminary allocations of 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds for public services and other eligible activities, as well as allocate 2026 HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds to Acts Homes. They will also consider preliminary allocations of 2027…
Plan Commission reviews rezoning petition for 1032 Water Street to multi-family use
The Sauk City Plan Commission will consider a petition to rezone 1032 Water Street from single-family to multi-family residential. The body will also review a survey map for combining four lots on the 1000 block of Water Street. Additionally, a housing development concept for 110 Washington Street will be presented…
CDA to vote on $8,000 loan for Crafty Cow HVAC and $10,000 facade grant increase
The Community Development Authority will consider approving an $8,000 business development loan for Crafty Cow, LLC at 153 E. Wisconsin Ave for HVAC upgrades, and will review a proposed change to the Façade Improvement Grant Program that would raise the maximum grant from $5,000 to $10,000. The board will also discuss…
County Board to discuss EMS rollout, data center moratorium, and 2025 audit
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and take possible action on several items, including the 2025 audit report, countywide EMS rollout plans, and a zoning committee recommendation for a data center moratorium ordinance. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a property…
West Allis Fair Housing Board to hear Dompke discrimination complaint
The Fair Housing Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct a hearing on a fair housing complaint filed by Dompke, under Section 6.035(15) of the West Allis Municipal Code. No other substantive action is listed on the agenda.
CDBG review team to set preliminary 2027 funding recommendations
The Dane County Community Development Block Grant Commission's Application Review Team is meeting to review the 2027 RFP process and scoring criteria, align with the 5-year Consolidated Plan, and discuss preliminary funding recommendations for the 2027 Annual Action Plan. The team will also take public comment on…
Council to hear housing authority, approve plan update, hold closed session
The Ashland City Council will meet to consider routine items including the consent agenda, which covers a public participation plan for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update and July 2026 permitting and property maintenance reports. The council will also hear a presentation from the Ashland Housing Authority executive…
Cedarburg board to review new home, loading dock, design guidelines
The Site and Architectural Review Board will consider two development requests: a new single-family home on Western Road and a loading dock/freight elevator addition at Commerce Court. They will also discuss updates to residential design guidelines. The meeting is open to the public.
Board considers rezoning for WoodSpring Suites hotel and watermain easements
The Village Board will vote on a zoning amendment to allow a WoodSpring Suites extended stay hotel in the River View Development. It will also consider approving a certified survey map and development agreement for public watermain extensions at the southwest corner of STH 31 and 108th Street. Additionally, the board…
Authority to consider home improvement loan for 1305 Lost Dauphin
The De Pere Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 28, 2025, and elect a Vice Chair. The primary business item is the consideration of a home improvement loan for a property owner at 1305 Lost Dauphin. No specific dollar amount or loan terms are listed in the agenda.
Village discusses development agreement for Hoods Creek Addition 6
The Mount Pleasant Committee of the Whole will discuss a development agreement for Settlement at Hoods Creek Addition 6. The body will also review a contract with McMahon Associates, Inc. for an administrative organization study and the purchase of a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection canine. Additionally…
Village weighs admin study, development pact, K-9 purchase, rentals
The Mount Pleasant Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a contract for an organizational study of administrative departments, a development agreement for a subdivision, the purchase of a patrol/narcotics canine, and regulations for short-term rentals and block parties. No final votes…
Committee to consider lease, fund acceptance, and CDBG housing awards
The Health & Human Needs Committee will consider several items, including a lease agreement for space at the Dane County Job Center, acceptance of state funds for the DCDHS-DAS Division, and allocation of CDBG Pro Housing Phase One awards. The committee will also review recommendations from the Opioid Settlement…
GCDC board to review loan funds, Wi-Fi, housing programs
The Green County Development Corporation board is meeting to approve minutes and hear staff updates on its business loan funds, public Wi-Fi projects, housing initiatives, and budget. The agenda is mostly informational, with no votes on specific contracts or policy changes listed.
Green Bay Housing Authority August 20 meeting canceled
The Green Bay Housing Authority meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
CDA to review CDBG and HOME funding allocations
The Janesville Community Development Authority is meeting to review its budget performance and consider agenda items related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public services and HOME Investment Partnership programs, including a community housing development organization (CHDO) component. The meeting…
HACM to approve $2.9M HUD repayment agreement for disallowed housing payments
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2.9 million repayment agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for unsupported or disallowed housing assistance payments. The board will also hold a public listening session for…
Board to decide on variance for landlocked parcel near Alma
The Buffalo County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Eric Parks, Jeff Pank, and Dawn Pank to allow construction of a dwelling on a parcel that lacks the required 100 feet of road frontage. The board will also review and possibly approve minutes from two prior meetings…
Board to reopen hearing on variance for dwelling at W1805 County Road S
The Buffalo County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to determine if additional action is needed for a variance application. The request seeks to treat a parcel as a lot of record to allow a dwelling without the required 100 feet of road frontage.