New Development in Merrillville, Indiana
49 development projects are moving through Merrillville, Indiana's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (7), residential (3), industrial (3), institutional/public (2). 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 constructionMerrillville projects (YTD 2026)
49
Project categories
4
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Merrillville development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 7 |
| Residential | 3 |
| Industrial | 3 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Merrillville right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Exception Approval for Wine and Cigar Bar | 7886 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-25 | — |
| Variance of Use Approval for Dance Studio | 6132 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-25 | — |
| New Fire Station 73 Construction | 7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | Ms. Hardaway |
| New Fire Station 73 FPT Construction | 7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Final Planned Unit Development Approval | Merrillville, IN (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| POWERIIOUSE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LLC PETITIONERAND OWNER Request: Located South of 57th Avenue & West of Broadway Resubdivision of3 Lots in a R-3, Residential Zoning District on 0.84 Acres to be known as Aubum Wood Phase 3 To Allow Residential Homes | South of 57th Avenue & West of Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Residential | under review | 2026-03-18 | Stewart Allen |
| SAVANNAHRID GE LLC | 8257 Grant Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Residential | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| REGION BRS LOTS 37&38 Flex Office Warehouse | Lot 37, Wright Street, Lake County, Indiana, Merrillville, IN | Industrial | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| HAVLIN PROPERTIES.LLC | 2003 East Main Street, Merrillville, IN, 46319 | Development | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| NEW APARTMENTS AT MERRILVILLE LLC PETITIONER AND OWNER Request: Located at 8500 Grant Circle Covenant Amendment Approval in a Planned Unit Development on 20.077 Acres to Remove the 55 and Over Age Restrictions from the Existing Covenants. Multi-F'amily Re | 8500 Grant Circle, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Residential | — | 2026-03-18 | — |
| MATHEW J. KURUEZ PETIIONER AND MODRAK PARTNERS LP & KILAR, THOMAS AND LISA LIVING TR D]IL A]ryNLB Located at approx. 1595 E. 73'd Avenue Zone Change from M-1, Limited Industrial Zoning District to CI/S Commercial Industrial Special Zoning District on 63.2 | 1595 East 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Industrial | — | 2026-03-18 | — |
| DEVEI,OPMENTIILLC | 1420 East 79th Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Development | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| Angie's Breakfast and Grill Special Exception | 6760 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Development | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| 8257 GRANT STREETLLC | 8257 Grant Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Development | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
| JENAPROPERTIES LLC OWNERAND PETITIONER Request Located at 1299 Easl93'd Avenue SE Comer ofl65 and 93'd Avenue Final (1) Lot Subdivision Approval on 16.43 Acres in a M-1, Limited Industrial Zoning District and M-2, Limited Industrial Corridor Overlay Zonin | Merrillville, IN (City-level) | Industrial | under review | 2026-03-18 | — |
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Recent Merrillville projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 13 |
Merrillville development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Merrillville, Indiana?
- Boardwalk has indexed 49 development projects in Merrillville, Indiana year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (7). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Merrillville 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 Merrillville in?
- Merrillville is in Unassigned County, Indiana.