New Development in Albert Lea, Minnesota
345 development projects are moving through Albert Lea, Minnesota's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (36), commercial (4), residential (4). 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 constructionAlbert Lea projects (YTD 2026)
345
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Albert Lea development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 36 |
| Commercial | 4 |
| Residential | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Albert Lea right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118-122 Broadway Ave S Window Replacement | 118-122 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-08-11 |
| 115 College St W Window and Transom Replacement | 115 College St W, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-11 |
| Plainview Lane and Lincoln Avenue Re-zoning | Approximate location - 10 parcels on Plainview Lane and Lincoln Avenue, Albert Lea, MN | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-04 |
| Kwik Trip Building Addition & Remodel | 906 Front Street West, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-08-04 |
| Disposal of Doreda Park Parcel | 108 Giles Place, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-20 |
| Vortex Cold Storage Phase 3 Project Cascade | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-01 |
| Battleson Renchin Addition Rezoning | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | approved | 2026-06-22 |
| Battleson Renchin Addition Final Plat | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | approved | 2026-06-08 |
| Modular Housing Project | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-06-03 |
| Vortex Cold Storage Phase 3 | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-03 |
| Dress Second Addition Plat | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-11 |
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Recent Albert Lea projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Albert Lea development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Albert Lea, Minnesota?
- Boardwalk has indexed 345 development projects in Albert Lea, Minnesota year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (36). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea in?
- Albert Lea is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.