New Development in Fort Madison, Iowa
50 development projects are moving through Fort Madison, Iowa's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (9), infrastructure (2), institutional/public (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 constructionFort Madison projects (YTD 2026)
50
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Fort Madison development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 9 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Fort Madison right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Station Project | 811 Avenue E, Fort Madison, IA, 52627 | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Riverview Park Enhancement Project | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Sale of City-owned Right-Of-Way (18th Street/Avenue C) | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Vehicle Sales and Service at 503 Avenue H | 503 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Variance at 10 Tammy Lane | 10 Tammy Lane, Fort Madison, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| 10th Street Sewer Separation | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Right-of-Way Vacation - Avenue C | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Sale of City Right-of-Way East of 18th Street | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Sale of Right-of-Way - Avenue C | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Vacation of City Right-of-Way (East of 18th Street along Avenue C) | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 10th Street Sewer Separation Project | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 10th Street Sewer Separation | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Vacation of City Right-of-Way East of 18th Street | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 6th Street PORT Trail | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| General Obligation Bond Issue | Fort Madison, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
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Recent Fort Madison projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 5 |
Fort Madison development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Fort Madison, Iowa?
- Boardwalk has indexed 50 development projects in Fort Madison, Iowa year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (9). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison in?
- Fort Madison is in Lee County, Iowa.