New Development in Fairfax, Iowa
43 development projects are moving through Fairfax, Iowa's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by institutional/public (6), infrastructure (6), civic actions (5), residential (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionFairfax projects (YTD 2026)
43
Project categories
4
Top type
Institutional/Public
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Fairfax development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Institutional/Public | 6 |
| Infrastructure | 6 |
| Civic Actions | 5 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Fairfax right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vets Memorial on Library Property | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-06-03 | — |
| Hillview HOA Zero-Lot Line Split | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| Heartland Heights Park Construction | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-05-14 | — |
| Heartland Heights Park Restrooms & Pavilion | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-12 | — |
| Library Addition Feasibility Study | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-12 | — |
| West Cemetery Rd Realignment & Reconstruction | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-12 | — |
| Highway 151/80th Street Improvements | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-04-14 | — |
| 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - CIPP Lining Project | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation -CIPP Lining Project | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Heartland Heights Park Restrooms & Pavilion | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Heartland Heights Park Restrooms and Pavilion | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| West Cemetery Rd Realignment & Reconstruction Project | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| West Cemetery Road Realignment and Reconstruction | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-14 | — |
| 2026 Street Repairs | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-14 | — |
| W. Cemetery Road Bridge Project | Fairfax, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
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Recent Fairfax projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 9 |
| Under review | 3 |
Fairfax development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Fairfax, Iowa?
- Boardwalk has indexed 43 development projects in Fairfax, Iowa year-to-date in 2026, led by institutional/public (6). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Fairfax 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 Fairfax in?
- Fairfax is in Unassigned County, Iowa.