New Development in Merrillville, Indiana
96 development projects are moving through Merrillville, Indiana's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by institutional/public (16), commercial (10), residential (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionMerrillville projects (YTD 2026)
96
Project categories
3
Top type
Institutional/Public
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Merrillville development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Institutional/Public | 16 |
| Commercial | 10 |
| Residential | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Merrillville right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke Stop Inc. Fueling Station | 6096 Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-09 | — |
| Smoke Stop Inc. Fueling Station | 6096 Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-09 | — |
| Smoke Stop Inc. Fueling Station | 6096 Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-09 | — |
| Smoke Stop Inc. Fueling Station | 6096 Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-09 | — |
| Smoke Stop Inc. Fueling Station | 6096 Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-09 | — |
| Smoke Stop Inc. Fueling Station | 6096 Broadway, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-09 | — |
| Commercial Auto-Plex | 7350 East US 30, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Zone Change for 6110 Broadway | 6110 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Zone Change for 6110 Broadway | 6110 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Zone Change for 6110 Broadway | 6110 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Zone Change for 6110 Broadway | 6110 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Zone Change for 6110 Broadway | 6110 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Zone Change for 6110 Broadway | 6110 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410 | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Commercial Auto-Plex | 7350 East US 30, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Commercial Auto-Plex | 7350 East US 30, Merrillville, IN | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
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Recent Merrillville projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 15 |
Merrillville development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Merrillville, Indiana?
- Boardwalk has indexed 96 development projects in Merrillville, Indiana year-to-date in 2026, led by institutional/public (16). 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.