New Development in East Chicago, Indiana
24 development projects are moving through East Chicago, Indiana's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (3), residential (1), commercial (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionEast Chicago projects (YTD 2026)
24
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
East Chicago development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 3 |
| Residential | 1 |
| Commercial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in East Chicago right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3734 Deodar Street Property Valuation | 3734 Deodar Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 1712 Senator Drive Property Valuation | 1712 Senator Drive, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-21 | — |
| Office Buildout - Safety Kleen | 601 Riley Road, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Solvent De-asphalting (SDA)/Hydrotreater | 601 Riley Road, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Mike Goich | 5137 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Annie Lou’s Resale | 5001 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Mazzella Lifting Technologies | 1200 West 145th Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-03-23 | — |
| C.U.T. Gymnastics | 3727 Main Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Sheffield Metals International | 1200 West 145th Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Roundtrip | 4502 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-03-23 | — |
| land use variance within an R1A zoning (Single family, semi-detached dwelling) | 4936 Tod Avenue, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Development | under review | 2026-03-19 | — |
| land use variance within an R3 Zoning (Multifamily Dwelling, Two Story Row house) | 3424 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Residential | under review | 2026-03-19 | Lydia Lopez |
| Emergency Rehab - 3939 Butternut Street | 3939 Butternut Street, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-17 | — |
| RC Development – New Construction Duplexes | 4029 Parrish Avenue, East Chicago, IN, 46312 | Residential | under review | 2026-03-16 | RC Development |
| Lucky Brothers Quick Run Gas Station | northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Guthrie Street, East Chicago, IN | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-16 | — |
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Recent East Chicago projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 14 |
| Approved | 1 |
East Chicago development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in East Chicago, Indiana?
- Boardwalk has indexed 24 development projects in East Chicago, Indiana year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (3). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface East Chicago 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 East Chicago in?
- East Chicago is in Unassigned County, Indiana.