New Development in Elgin, Illinois
112 development projects are moving through Elgin, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (12), residential (5), industrial (5). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionElgin projects (YTD 2026)
112
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Elgin development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 12 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Industrial | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Elgin right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes Road Corrugated and Solid Fiber Boxes Manufacturer | 1450-1460 Bowes Road, Elgin, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Logan Avenue and Congdon Avenue Planned Development | Elgin, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-26 |
| 1450 Bowes Road | 1450 Bowes Road, Elgin, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-03 |
| 990 St. Charles Street Planned Development | 990 St. Charles Street, Elgin, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 |
| Petition 08-26; 4001 McDonald Road | 4001 McDonald Road, Elgin, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-10 |
| Petition 49-25; 990 St. Charles Street | 990 St. Charles Street, Elgin, IL | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-06-10 |
| 505 S. McLean Boulevard Gas Station and Convenience Store | 505 South McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL, 60123 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-13 |
| Ponds of Stony Creek Unit 4A | 4001 McDonald Road, Elgin, IL | Residential | under review | 2026-05-04 |
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Recent Elgin projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 7 |
Elgin development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Elgin, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 112 development projects in Elgin, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (12). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Elgin projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Elgin in?
- Elgin is in Kane County, Illinois.