New Development in West Branch, Michigan
149 development projects are moving through West Branch, Michigan's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (9), residential (7), civic actions (2). 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 constructionWest Branch projects (YTD 2026)
149
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
West Branch development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 9 |
| Residential | 7 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
What new projects are filed in West Branch right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes Approval | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Minutes Approval | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Minutes Approval | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Minutes Approval | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Receive and File Reports | West Branch, MI (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Economic Development Strategy | 121 North 4th Street, West Branch, MI, 48661 | Development | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
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Recent West Branch projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 5 |
West Branch development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in West Branch, Michigan?
- Boardwalk has indexed 149 development projects in West Branch, Michigan year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (9). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface West Branch 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 West Branch in?
- West Branch is in Unassigned County, Michigan.