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17,178 tracked US meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-01. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.

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Baltimore, Maryland · Tue Jan 19, 2027 · Housing & Economic Development Committee

Baltimore considers tax sale reforms and vacancy prevention strategies.

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to reform property tax sales and reduce housing vacancies. Council members and stakeholders will discuss homeowner protections, strategies to limit property turnover, and methods to promote equitable ownership. No binding votes or…

Norwalk, CA · Thu Dec 31, 2026 · Testing Spanish agn & font

Norwalk City Council considers infrastructure contracts and budget amendments

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding legal litigation followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include awarding construction contracts for I-605 roadwork, the Norwalk Transit Village, and wastewater pump station rehabilitation.

Richmond, Virginia · Tue Dec 22, 2026 · Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

Committee handles routine procedural items with no substantive business scheduled.

This routine standing committee meeting contains no substantive papers, presentations, or discussion items. The body will only handle administrative housekeeping and host a public comment period. No rezonings, contracts, or policy changes are on the docket.

Baltimore, Maryland · Tue Dec 15, 2026 · Housing & Economic Development Committee

Committee holds public hearing on vacant land reuse and resident-led solutions

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. Sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence, the discussion will cover urban agriculture, land trusts, and property stewardship. The committee is gathering stakeholder input rather…

Bakersfield, CA · Sat Dec 12, 2026 · Housing and Community Development Committee

No agenda items listed for the Housing and Community Development Committee meeting

The Bakersfield Housing and Community Development Committee meeting on December 12, 2026 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions, contracts, or hearings specified.

Gainesville, FL · Tue Dec 8, 2026 · SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Meeting cancelled, no agenda items considered

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Dec 8, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were adopted, discussed, or decided. Consequently, there are no decisions or proposals to report.

Baltimore, Maryland · Tue Nov 17, 2026 · Housing & Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews city policies on reinvesting in vacant housing.

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council. Members will review interagency cooperation, implementation status, and public accountability for vacant housing reinvestment policies. The meeting covers standard procedural items…

Columbia, North Carolina · Tue Nov 3, 2026 · Board of Aldermen

Board purchases three vehicles for $34,500

The Board of Aldermen reviewed several reports, accepted a resolution opposing proposed limits on landing blue crabs, and noted the purchase of three vehicles costing $34,500. They also recorded a majority desire to install speed bumps on Railroad Street and discussed trash issues at Woodgate Apartments. No new…

Salem, Oregon · Mon Oct 26, 2026 · Salem Housing Authority

Salem Housing Authority meeting, no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no actionable items for discussion or decision.

Baltimore, Maryland · Tue Oct 20, 2026 · Housing & Economic Development Committee

Baltimore reviews $3B vacant housing plan and tax sale reforms

The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two bills addressing vacant properties. Councilmember James Torrence sponsored measures to review the mayor’s $3 billion vacant housing strategy and propose tax sale reforms to prevent foreclosures. The committee will hear from city agencies and…

Salem, Oregon · Mon Sep 28, 2026 · Salem Housing Authority

No substantive items on Salem Housing Authority agenda

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The agenda appears to be a placeholder or administrative-only session.

Baltimore, Maryland · Thu Sep 24, 2026 · Land Use & Transportation Committee

Committee to hear Harford Road Overlay District and rezoning proposals

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four zoning items. These include a conditional use to convert a single-family home to three units at 1118 N Carey Street, two rezoning requests for properties at 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane and 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street, and a proposal to establish…

Baltimore, Maryland · Tue Sep 15, 2026 · Housing & Economic Development Committee

City Council reviews vacant land use and code enforcement accountability

The committee will hold public hearings regarding strategies for repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. They will also conduct oversight on the city's code enforcement process, including inspector accountability and staffing constraints.

Rome, Georgia · Thu Sep 3, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews five rezoning and special use permit requests

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is reviewing land use requests for properties in the city and county. These include requests for rezoning and special use permits for specific residential uses. Decisions will later be acted upon by the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission.

Northbridge, Massachusetts · Thu Sep 3, 2026 · Community Preservation Committee

Committee votes on funding for housing, open space, and historic projects

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and vote on sponsoring warrant articles for the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting, including FY2027 Community Preservation Act fund appropriations, expenses, and project funding. They will also review the status of the preservation restriction agreement and building…

Palmyra, Pennsylvania · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 2026 Vacant Property Application

Vacant property registration fee set at $200, rising $100 each year vacant

The Borough of Palmyra is processing applications for vacant property registration under Chapter 277-12. Owners must provide contact information and, if applicable, a property‑management company’s 24‑hour contact. A registration fee of $200 per property per year is required, with an additional $100 added for each year…

Boise, ID · Tue Sep 1, 2026 · City Council Regular Evening Meeting

Boise City Council discusses ordinances, subdivisions, and city expenses

The City Council will review several items including a proclamation for Rebecca Hupp Day and various subdivision requests. The agenda includes multiple ordinance readings regarding price increases during emergencies and zoning changes. Additionally, the council will consider consent agenda items such as city checks…

Salem, Oregon · Mon Aug 24, 2026 · Salem Housing Authority

Salem Housing Authority meeting is procedural only

This meeting agenda contains no substantive items. It appears to be only a procedural boilerplate with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.

Baltimore, Maryland · Tue Aug 18, 2026 · Housing & Economic Development Committee

Discussion on vacant property strategies and landmark designation

The committee will review policies regarding the city's whole block strategy for abandoned properties. They will also discuss oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council and consider designating St. Peter’s Cemetery as a historical landmark.

Benton County, Washington · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

BHAC meeting discusses updates on recovery services and sub‑committees

The Benton‑Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will review updates on Phase I (Columbia Valley Center for Recovery), Phase II (Recovery Housing), and Phase III (CVCR Youth Services). It will also receive status reports from the Communications, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, and Data…

Marshalltown, Iowa · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Civil Service Commission

Commission will appoint a new chair and review personnel matters

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will select a new chairperson. It will consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. The commission will review a promotional list for a police sergeant and discuss the testing process for the housing inspector position.

Essex, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Affordable Housing Trust

Discuss possible Local Initiative Project on Brian Tardif properties with state aid

The Essex Affordable Housing Trust will review a possible Local Initiative Project on the Brian Tardif properties, including collaboration with a private developer and state financial assistance. The board will receive an update on the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw technical assistance grant. A town planner will present…

Battle Creek, Michigan · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · Dangerous Buildings

Board to hear 11 dangerous building cases

The Dangerous Buildings Hearing Board will consider 11 properties for dangerous building designation, including houses at 17 Magner St., 211 E Van Buren, and others. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Wed Aug 12, 2026 · City Council

City Council hosts special meeting for Allentown Housing Authority presentation

The agenda lists only a special meeting and presentation by the Allentown Housing Authority without specific projects or votes. This appears to be procedural boilerplate or an informational briefing rather than a policy or budget decision. Residents should check the city website for details on the housing authority's…

Nampa, Idaho · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 0-Legal Notices – Planning & Development Public Hearings

Nampa to hold public hearings on zoning, kennel, and housing code changes

The Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on August 11, 2026, regarding a multi-family development, a non-commercial kennel license, and proposed text amendments to the city's housing and manufactured home codes.

Malden, Missouri · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Malden Housing Authority

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…

Malden, Massachusetts · Tue Aug 11, 2026 · Malden Housing Authority

Malden Housing Authority to approve bills, invoices, and contracts

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a hybrid regular board meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contracts. The agenda includes a review of charitable requests, correspondence, and capital project documentation.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · Fri Aug 7, 2026 · Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging discusses senior center development and social programming RFPs

The Senior Center Committee will discuss development progress at Milwaukee County senior centers and a public-private partnership to sustain these centers. The body will also discuss the release of requests for proposals for social programming and meal site supervision for specific older adult populations.

Clallam County, Washington · Fri Aug 7, 2026 · Housing Solutions Committee

Housing Solutions Committee to review Francis Ridge Senior Apartment application

The committee will discuss the Francis Ridge Senior Apartment Application Review Committee, the housing registry, and provide a financial update on the Affordable Sales and Use Tax.

Lampasas, Texas · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning & Zoning

P&Z to consider rezoning and plat for Triple H Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone 2.99+/- acres at 1516 Naruna Road. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Single Family Residential-10 (SF-10) to Single Family Attached (SFA) with a Planned Development (PD) overlay.

Athens, Georgia · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning Commission

Rezone request for 490 Clover St from single‑family to mixed‑density residential

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission will consider several land‑use actions, including a rezoning of 490 Clover St, a planned development change for 940 College Avenue, and special‑use requests on multiple US‑29 properties. New business includes comment‑only preliminary planned developments at 660 West Broad…

Randolph County, North Carolina · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning Board

Neighborhood meetings for two proposed subdivision rezonings

The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding informal neighborhood information meetings. Residents can meet developers and ask questions regarding two proposed subdivision developments.

Elizabeth, New Jersey · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning Board

Planning Board to review four residential and commercial development plans

The Planning Board will hold development review hearings for four properties. The board is considering site plans and subdivisions for residential conversions and new dwellings.

Rome, Georgia · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider data center ordinance amendment

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding data centers. The agenda also includes several special use permit and rezoning requests for properties in the city and county. Public hearings on these applications will be held later in August by…

Milpitas, California · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Community Housing Commission

Commission to deliberate and approve FY 26-27 Work Plan and budget

The Community Housing Commission will review a draft Work Plan and budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The body will also receive a staff presentation on housing programs and debrief on recent tabling events.

Harford County, Maryland · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

DAC reviews townhouse proposal for Red Pump Crescent

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for 46 townhouse lots at Red Pump Crescent. A separate item regarding the Quirauk Peak Solar project has been postponed.

Lawrence, Massachusetts · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Planning Board

Planning Board reviews five special permit petitions for residential and commercial use

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss special permit petitions for several properties. These include proposals for new multifamily housing and the conversion of existing structures. The board will also consider a request for illuminated signage.

La Plata County, Colorado · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Board will hear appeal on well stress test rule for a new ADU

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of a Director’s determination that requires a well stress test for a proposed additional dwelling unit. The appeal challenges the code interpretation used in the original decision. No other agenda items are listed beyond this placeholder.

La Crosse, Wisconsin · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Judiciary & Administration Committee

Committee considers temporary moratorium on data centers and city administrator role

The Judiciary & Administration Committee will discuss several zoning changes and city ordinances. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data centers and a charter ordinance to create an Office of the City Administrator.

Indian River County, Florida · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

TRC to review site plans for The Gardens duplexes, VWBP 1920 industrial, and Citrus Ridge agreement

The Technical Review Committee will discuss three applications during its August 5, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a major site‑plan for The Gardens, proposing six one‑story duplexes (12 units) at 4515 34th Avenue, Vero Beach. It also includes a major site‑plan for VWBP 1920 Industrial, proposing two ~10,000 SF…