# Planned developments in Highlands County, FL

Boardwalk found 100+ planned projects in Highlands County, FL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/highlands/

## Highlands County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 100+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 5 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, Highlands County Board of County Commissioners |
| Sources we check | 4 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Highlands County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 29 | 27% |
| Development decisions | 28 | 26% |
| Infrastructure | 21 | 19% |
| Public and institutional | 14 | 13% |
| Industrial | 10 | 9% |
| Commercial | 5 | 5% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Highlands County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250K EVT Mechanic Shop Budget Adoption | Highlands County, FL | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 60.85-Acre Zoning Atlas Amendment for Estate District | Sebring, FL | Peace River Citrus Investments | Residential | 60.9 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Fire Rescue Station #23 Development | Highlands County, FL | The Lunz Group and CivilSurv | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 6.3-Acre R-2 Rezone for Two-Family Residential Development | Sebring, FL | Orange Capital Group, LLC | Residential | 6.3 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 9, 2026 |
| $37.5K Indoor Multipurpose Sports Facility Phase 1 | Highlands County, FL | Synergy Sports Charlotte, LLC | Entertainment venues | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 19, 2026 |
| $500K Sun 'n Lake Preserve Trail and Trailhead Improvements | Highlands County, FL | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 5, 2026 |
| $200K Department of Environmental Protection Trail Grant | Highlands County, FL | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 5, 2026 |
| 983-Unit Residential Development Amendment | Highlands County, FL | Lost Lake Groves, Inc. | Single-family | 983 units · 327.8 acres | Approved | Mar 10, 2026 |
| W College Dr. Phase II Widening Project Agreement | Highlands County, FL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 23-Acre Paved Runway Special Exception | Highlands County, FL | HTFL, Inc. | Airports | 23 acres | Continued | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 55,200-Sq-Ft Religious Facility on 16 Acres | Sebring, FL | St. John Methodist Church of Sebring, Inc. | Places of worship | 16 acres | Approved | Nov 4, 2025 |
| $6.15M Sports Complex and Indoor Facility Project | Highlands County, FL | Not stated | Apartments | 58.5 acres | Recommended | Oct 30, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 100+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Highlands County

- Sebring, FL · 19 projects
- Avon Park, FL · 11 projects
- Lake Placid, FL · 2 projects

## Nearby places

- [Okeechobee County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/okeechobee/) · 140+ projects
- [Glades County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/glades/) · 33 projects
- [DeSoto County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/desoto/) · 68 projects
- [Hardee County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/hardee/) · 180+ projects
- [Polk County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/polk/) · 1,200+ projects
- [St. Lucie County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/st-lucie/) · 740+ projects

All places in Florida: [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/)

## Questions about Highlands County

### What's planned in Highlands County, FL?

Boardwalk found 100+ planned projects in Highlands County, FL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Highlands County projects come from public meeting records, such as Highlands County Board of County Commissioners agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Highlands County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Highlands County, FL", boardwalkai.com/development/florida/highlands/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count