# Planned developments in Polk County, IA

Boardwalk found 1,700+ planned projects in Polk County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the Polk County Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 2, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/polk/

## Polk County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 1,700+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 62 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 2, 2026, Polk County Board of Adjustment |
| Sources we check | 9 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Polk County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 440+ | 26% |
| Infrastructure | 430+ | 25% |
| Development decisions | 320+ | 19% |
| Commercial | 240+ | 14% |
| Industrial | 140+ | 8% |
| Public and institutional | 100+ | 6% |
| Mixed use | 20 | 1% |
| Agricultural | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Polk County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nalean Wetland Project Public Hearing Notice | Polk County, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Northern Natural Gas Infrastructure Site Plan | Altoona, IA | Northern Natural Gas | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| $99K Filmore Avenue Public Improvements | Bondurant, IA | JAS Construction LLC | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 1.92-Acre Commercial Rezoning for Lot 8 in West Park Plaza | Johnston, IA | K Johnson Construction | Commercial | 1.92 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Safe Routes to School Professional Services Agreement Amendment | Norwalk, IA | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 7-Unit Residential Development | Des Moines, IA | ABE Property Solutions, LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 7 units | Seeking approval | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 1.85-Acre Chiropractic Office Conversion | Altoona, IA | Chi Rho Properties LLC | Medical offices | 1.85 acres | Recommended | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 10.65-Acre Outdoor Sports and Recreation Area | Des Moines, IA | Iowa United Basketball | Entertainment and recreation | 10.7 acres | Approved | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 10.64-Acre Sports and Recreation Facility PUD Amendment | Des Moines, IA | Katecho Real Estate, LLC | Entertainment and recreation | 10.6 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 111,810-Sqft Industrial Expansion | Des Moines, IA | NMDP Holdings | Manufacturing | 56.2 acres | Recommended | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 48.73-Acre Residential Rezoning | Ankeny, IA | Bill Kimberley, LC | Single-family | 48.7 acres | Approved | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 36-Unit Townhome Development on 3.59 Acres | Norwalk, IA | Signature Development of Iowa, LLC | Townhomes | 36 townhomes · 3.59 acres | Approved | Sep 12, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 1,700+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Polk County

- [Des Moines, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/des-moines-city/) · 430+ projects
- [Ankeny, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/ankeny/) · 250+ projects
- [Johnston, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/johnston/) · 250+ projects
- [Bondurant, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/bondurant/) · 190+ projects
- [Altoona, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/altoona/) · 120+ projects
- [Norwalk, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/norwalk/) · 84 projects
- [Pleasant Hill, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/pleasant-hill/) · 57 projects
- [Carlisle, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/carlisle/) · 38 projects
- [Polk City, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/polk-city/) · 27 projects
- Alleman, IA · 19 projects
- Windsor Heights, IA · 14 projects
- Elkhart, IA · 12 projects
- Runnells, IA · 11 projects

## Nearby places

- [Warren County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/warren/) · 180+ projects
- [Jasper County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/jasper/) · 280+ projects
- [Dallas County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/dallas/) · 1,100+ projects
- [Marion County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/marion/) · 87 projects
- [Story County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/story/) · 370+ projects
- [Madison County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/madison/) · 53 projects

All places in Iowa: [Iowa](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/)

## Questions about Polk County

### What's planned in Polk County, IA?

Boardwalk found 1,700+ planned projects in Polk County, IA in the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the Polk County Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 2, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Polk County projects come from public meeting records, such as Polk County Board of Adjustment agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Polk County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Polk County, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/polk/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count