New Development in Ely, Minnesota
121 development projects are moving through Ely, Minnesota's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (29), residential (5), commercial (1). 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 constructionEly projects (YTD 2026)
121
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Ely development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 29 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Commercial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Ely right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Townhomes Phase 1 | Ely, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-08-04 |
| Vermilion Homes Project | Ely, MN (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-08-04 |
| 115 N 21 Ave E Fence Variance | 115 N 21 st Ave E, Ely, MN | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-29 |
| Brewery Building at Historic Depot | Ely, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-16 |
| Camp St Properties Variance | 303 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-05-20 |
| Border Lakes Brewing Historic Depot Project | Ely, MN (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 |
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Recent Ely projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
| Approved | 1 |
Ely development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Ely, Minnesota?
- Boardwalk has indexed 121 development projects in Ely, Minnesota year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (29). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Ely 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 Ely in?
- Ely is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.