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Housing Affordability and Availability

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Summary

Development Services will present an implementation plan based on recent housing study recommendations. This plan will guide future housing development and address community growth needs in Longview.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
2

Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

To be determined through future policy implementation.

✅Who benefits

Longview residents and prospective homebuyers looking for housing options and planned community growth.

⚠️Who could be affected

Existing residents concerned about increased traffic, road safety, and potential erosion.

Mentions & discussions (20)

Longview News-JournalOct 31, 2026

Longview Housing Authority raises awareness of veteran housing programs: What to know

The Longview Housing Agency has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of housing benefits available to military veterans. The “Help House a Veteran” campaign is designed to increase public […]

Longview News-JournalOct 18, 2026

City of Longview considers rule changes to encourage more housing development

Longview leaders could change development rules to help increase the amount and types of housing available in the city. During the next 18 months, that could mean changes that allow […]

Longview News-JournalJul 30, 2026

Longview-area homeless shelters, outreach organizations need water, supplies amid sizzling summer heat

High temperatures are straining the resources of Longview-area homeless shelters and outreach organizations, and one of their main needs is bottled water. Leaders of the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission in […]

Longview News-JournalJul 13, 2026

Homeless student program helps East Texas student graduate, providing critical resources

This story appeared in the July/August issue of ETX View. More stories will be posted in the coming days. View the digital flipbook at ETXView.com Wearing a forest-green cap and […]

Longview News-JournalJul 9, 2026

Longview-area program lacks funds to supply AC units to people in need

A long-running program to supply people in need with air conditioning units in three East Texas counties has run out of money. The Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity’s Beat the […]

Longview News-JournalJul 7, 2026

‘A starting point’: New Longview resource center will be one-stop shop to help East Texas veterans

A new partnership between Longview organizations will provide a wide array of services to local veterans and their families — and streamline the process of getting them the help they […]

MeetingMay 28, 2026

City Council - May 28, 2026

Longview is facing a housing crunch where home prices have outpaced local incomes. The city is looking at ways to encourage more diverse housing types, like townhomes, to help residents find affordable places to live.

MeetingApr 30, 2026discussed

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission - Apr 30, 2026

A key discussion focused on the PHA Annual Plan, which outlines the agency's goals and strategies. This plan guides how the LHA will operate and serve the community in the coming year.

KLTV.comMar 31, 2026

Plans for Hiway 80 women’s shelter await Longview city approval

Plans for Hiway 80 women’s shelter await Longview city approval KLTV.com

MeetingMar 3, 2026

All Other Public Notices - Mar 3, 2026

The city is proposing to shift $100,000 from its 2023 housing funds to provide more down payment help for first-time homebuyers. This is being done to meet federal spending deadlines.

MeetingFeb 17, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission - Feb 17, 2026

A rezone was approved to allow for a single-family subdivision with smaller lot sizes, aiming to increase housing affordability and density. Concerns were raised about infrastructure and neighborhood character.

MeetingJan 20, 2026

Longview Housing Authority Advisory Commission - Jan 20, 2026

A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist. This indicates a need to address potential backlogs and ensure equitable access to housing assistance for eligible residents.

KLTV.comDec 11, 2025

Longview City Council discusses recommendations from Housing Task Force

Longview City Council discusses recommendations from Housing Task Force KLTV.com

KETK.comSep 23, 2025

City of Longview holds housing needs assessment meeting

City of Longview holds housing needs assessment meeting KETK.com

KLTV.comJun 4, 2025

Longview mayor creates 5 new taskforces to help homeless, transient population

Longview mayor creates 5 new taskforces to help homeless, transient population KLTV.com

cbs19.tvJun 3, 2025

Texas mayor launches task forces to address homelessness in city

Texas mayor launches task forces to address homelessness in city cbs19.tv

cbs19.tvJan 23, 2025

Longview hosts seventh annual Homeless Resource Day

Longview hosts seventh annual Homeless Resource Day cbs19.tv

KLTV.comFeb 8, 2024

Longview city council approves program to provide income-based housing system

Longview city council approves program to provide income-based housing system KLTV.com

KLTV.comSep 6, 2023

Longview police ID program aims to help homeless

Longview police ID program aims to help homeless KLTV.com

The Texas TribuneDec 21, 2021

How the national housing crunch is affecting an East Texas town

How the national housing crunch is affecting an East Texas town The Texas Tribune

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