Polk County, IA — 2026 YTD
Polk County, IA indexed 287 development projects YTD in 2026 (through 2026-09-03). Civic Actions leads at 11% (33 projects). Pleasant Hill is the most active city (79 projects), followed by Johnston (68).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
YTD Projects
287
Cities in County
6
County activity by period
| Period | Projects |
|---|---|
| Year to date (Jan 1 – Sep 3, 2026) | 287 |
| August 2026 | 17 |
| This week (Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2026) | 0 |
Projects by Type (YTD)
| Type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 33 |
| Residential | 28 |
| Commercial | 27 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
Cities in Polk County
City-level counts for YTD 2026. Linked cities have enough distinct activity for a standalone page.
| City | YTD Projects | Top Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | 79 | Residential |
| Johnston | 68 | Commercial |
| Des Moines | 51 | Civic Actions |
| Bondurant | 39 | Civic Actions |
| Altoona | 20 | Civic Actions |
| Norwalk | 20 | Civic Actions |
Frequently asked questions
- How many development projects were indexed in Polk County, IA YTD 2026?
- 287 projects with indexed meeting dates year-to-date through 2026-09-03.
- Which cities in Polk County had the most development activity?
- Pleasant Hill (79), Johnston (68), Des Moines (51) lead the county by project count.