New Development in Grimes, Iowa
106 development projects are moving through Grimes, Iowa's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by infrastructure (25), civic actions (20), commercial (5). 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 constructionGrimes projects (YTD 2026)
106
Project categories
3
Top type
Infrastructure
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Grimes development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 25 |
| Civic Actions | 20 |
| Commercial | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Grimes right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Place PUD Amendment | Approximate location - southwest corner of SW 19th Street and west of S James Street, Grimes, IA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-07 | — |
| James Place PUD Amendment | Approximate location - southwest corner of SW 19th Street and west of S James Street, Grimes, IA | Civic Actions,Commercial,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Grove & Platt Site Plan Amendment | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 | — |
| James Place PUD | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Grimes Public Administration Building | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Lions Park | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Willow Hills Plat 2 | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Hope Timber Plat 1 | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Hope Meadows Plat 2 | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Grove & Platt Site Plan Amendment | 1541 SE 3rd Street, Grimes, IA | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-06-02 | — |
| Unitypoint Clinic-Grimes Site Plan Amendment | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-06-02 | — |
| Heritage Town Center Phase 2B Site Plan Amendment | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-06-02 | — |
| Goodwill Store Site Plan | Grimes, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-06-02 | — |
| 2309 NE 11th Street | 2309 NE 11th Street, Grimes, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| SW 19th Street Transmission Main Extension (Donald Wallace) | 2309 NE 11th Street, Grimes, IA | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
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Recent Grimes projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 4 |
| Approved | 4 |
| Under review | 4 |
Grimes development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Grimes, Iowa?
- Boardwalk has indexed 106 development projects in Grimes, Iowa year-to-date in 2026, led by infrastructure (25). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Grimes 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 Grimes in?
- Grimes is in Unassigned County, Iowa.