New Development in Oelwein, Iowa
69 development projects are moving through Oelwein, Iowa's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by infrastructure (22), civic actions (21), 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 constructionOelwein projects (YTD 2026)
69
Project categories
3
Top type
Infrastructure
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Oelwein development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 22 |
| Civic Actions | 21 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Oelwein right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 Lincoln Dr NE Home Addition | 420 Lincoln dr NE, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-29 | — |
| 922 1st Ave SE Garage | 922 1st Ave SE, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-29 | — |
| 2026 Water System Improvements | Oelwein, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Highway 150 and Highway 3 Safety Improvements | Approximate location - Highway 150 and Highway 3 within city limits, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| American Legion Ross Reid Post #9 Outdoor Services | Oelwein, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| 102 5th Avenue NW Demolition | 102 5th Avenue NW, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| 10th St. Bridge Project | 201 9th Ave SW, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant | 208 8th Avenue SW, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Sale of 208 8th Avenue SW | 208 8th Avenue SW, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| 208 8th Avenue SW Property Sale | 208 8th Avenue SW, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| 10th St. Bridge Project Pay Application No. 8 | 201 9th Ave SW, Oelwein, IA | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Sale of 208 8th Avenue SW | 208 8th Avenue SW, Oelwein, IA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Shoofly Crossing Parking Lot C Chip Seal | 208 8th Avenue SW, Oelwein, IA | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| 8th Avenue NE Crosswalk | Oelwein, IA (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-04-27 | — |
| OLZ Rehabilitation of the T-Hangar Taxilanes | Oelwein, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-27 | — |
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Recent Oelwein projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 9 |
| Approved | 4 |
Oelwein development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Oelwein, Iowa?
- Boardwalk has indexed 69 development projects in Oelwein, Iowa year-to-date in 2026, led by infrastructure (22). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Oelwein 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 Oelwein in?
- Oelwein is in Unassigned County, Iowa.