New Development in East Chicago, Indiana
67 development projects are moving through East Chicago, Indiana's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (11), residential (5), civic actions (5). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionEast Chicago projects (YTD 2026)
67
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
East Chicago development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 11 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Civic Actions | 5 |
What new projects are filed in East Chicago right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 503 School Street Building Permit | 503 School Street, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| 503 School Street Building Permit | 503 School Street, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| 503 School Street Building Permit | 503 School Street, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| 503 School Street Building Permit | 503 School Street, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| 503 School Street Building Permit | 503 School Street, East Chicago, IN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 | — |
| 4733 Kennedy Avenue Variance | 4733 Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312, East Chicago, IN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 | — |
| 4733 Kennedy Avenue Variance | 4733 Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312, East Chicago, IN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 | — |
| 4733 Kennedy Avenue Variance | 4733 Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312, East Chicago, IN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 | — |
| 4733 Kennedy Avenue Variance | 4733 Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312, East Chicago, IN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 | — |
| 4733 Kennedy Avenue Variance | 4733 Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312, East Chicago, IN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 | — |
| 4733 Kennedy Avenue Variance | 4733 Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312, East Chicago, IN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 | — |
| Washington Square Construction | East Chicago, IN (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association |
| Washington Square Construction | East Chicago, IN (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association |
| Washington Square Construction | East Chicago, IN (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association |
| Washington Square Construction | East Chicago, IN (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Association |
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Recent East Chicago projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 11 |
| Approved | 4 |
East Chicago development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in East Chicago, Indiana?
- Boardwalk has indexed 67 development projects in East Chicago, Indiana year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (11). 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.