New Development in Forest Lake, Minnesota
465 development projects are moving through Forest Lake, Minnesota's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (39), civic actions (21), commercial (14). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionForest Lake projects (YTD 2026)
465
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Forest Lake development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 39 |
| Civic Actions | 21 |
| Commercial | 14 |
What new projects are filed in Forest Lake right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Clear Lake Apartments | Approximate location - Southwest of Clear Lake, with access from Scandia Trail N/Highway 97 and Everton Avenue N., Forest Lake, MN | Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
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Recent Forest Lake projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 15 |
Forest Lake development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Forest Lake, Minnesota?
- Boardwalk has indexed 465 development projects in Forest Lake, Minnesota year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (39). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake in?
- Forest Lake is in Unassigned County, Minnesota.