New Development in Vernon Hills, Illinois
35 development projects are moving through Vernon Hills, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (7), residential (5), commercial (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionVernon Hills projects (YTD 2026)
35
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Vernon Hills development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Commercial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Vernon Hills right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daycation for Seniors Activity Center | 6 E. Phillip Road, Suite 111, Vernon Hills, IL | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-08-05 |
| Play N Thrive Club | 450 Bunker Court, Vernon Hills, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-05 |
| Vernon Hills Industrial Park | 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-07-07 |
| River's Edge Townhomes | 435 Benjamin Drive, Vernon Hills, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-07-07 |
| SFP Properties Townhome Development | 435 Benjamin Drive, Vernon Hills, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-24 |
| Car Wash | 99 W. Townline Road, Vernon Hills, IL | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-16 |
| Rezoning 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue | Vernon Hills, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-19 |
| Conor Vernon Hills Subdivision | Vernon Hills, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-19 |
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Recent Vernon Hills projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Continued | 1 |
| Approved | 1 |
Vernon Hills development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 35 development projects in Vernon Hills, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (7). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills in?
- Vernon Hills is in Lake County, Illinois.