New Development in Rockford, Illinois
106 development projects are moving through Rockford, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (27), commercial (6), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionRockford projects (YTD 2026)
106
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Rockford development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 27 |
| Commercial | 6 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Rockford right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Agreement: Various Projects City Wide | Rockford, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-02-23 | — |
| Lien Reduction Request for 2213 Wentworth Avenue | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-23 | — |
| Lien Reduction Request for 2213 Wentworth Avenue | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-23 | — |
| Lien Reduction Request for 2213 Wentworth Avenue | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-23 | — |
| Lien Reduction Request for 2213 Wentworth Avenue | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-23 | — |
| Lien Reduction Request for 2213 Wentworth Avenue | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-23 | — |
| Auburn Street Improvements | Rockford, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-02-17 | — |
| 11th Street Corridor Improvements (IDOT Section) | Rockford, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-02-17 | — |
| 11th Street Corridor Improvements (City Section) | Rockford, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-02-17 | — |
| McDonald's at 4103 West State Street | 4103 West State Street, Rockford, IL, 61102 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-02-17 | First Midwest Group |
| 713 East State Street (Shumway Building) Funding and Lease | 713 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-02-17 | — |
| RockRiver I Apartments Rental Development Agreement | Rockford, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
| 2213 Wentworth Avenue Lien Waiver | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
| 2213 Wentworth Avenue Lien Waiver | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
| 2213 Wentworth Avenue Lien Waiver | 2213 Wentworth Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61108 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
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Recent Rockford projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Recommended for approval | 3 |
| Approved | 1 |
Rockford development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Rockford, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 106 development projects in Rockford, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (27). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Rockford 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 Rockford in?
- Rockford is in Winnebago County, Illinois.