New Development in Grinnell, Iowa
86 development projects are moving through Grinnell, Iowa's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (23), civic actions (11), commercial (5). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionGrinnell projects (YTD 2026)
86
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Grinnell development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 23 |
| Civic Actions | 11 |
| Commercial | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Grinnell right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Commercial Street Restoration | 821 Commercial Street, Grinnell, IA | Residential | under review | 2026-07-20 |
| Karma Hospitality, LLC Development Agreement | Grinnell, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-20 |
| Scholar Square Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption | 818 Hamilton Avenue, Grinnell, IA | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-06 |
| Hotel Grinnell Development Agreement | Grinnell, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-06 |
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Recent Grinnell projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 3 |
| Approved | 1 |
Grinnell development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Grinnell, Iowa?
- Boardwalk has indexed 86 development projects in Grinnell, Iowa year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (23). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Grinnell 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 Grinnell in?
- Grinnell is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.