Mayor's Advisory Council on Rental Housing - 11.04.2026

The City of Fargo’s Mayor’s Advisory Council on Rental Housing held its initial discussion on Nov. 4, 2026, according to the meeting title; the supplied meeting metadata is dated Nov. 5 UTC. The council discussed reducing evictions and strengthening landlord-tenant relationships, including earlier intervention, possible mediation, tenant and landlord education, access to emergency assistance, and whether Fargo should consider a rental registry. Participants also raised concerns about rent burdens, lease complexity, fees and third-party utility billing, late fees, and barriers to finding housing. Members emphasized using reliable eviction and affordability data; the mayor said the city had requested eviction data from Cass County courts for analysis. The council aims to complete its work in about six months, with a revised work plan and meeting information to be circulated after the co-chairs regroup.

No votes, contract awards, procurement decisions, or spending approvals were identified. The discussion included possible community-based programs and a regional homelessness response plan, but no funding commitments or formal actions were made. The council is advisory; members were invited to provide public input through a city website form and email contacts.