New Development in Willmar, Minnesota
141 development projects are moving through Willmar, Minnesota's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (41), commercial (31), civic actions (5). 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 constructionWillmar projects (YTD 2026)
141
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Willmar development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 41 |
| Commercial | 31 |
| Civic Actions | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Willmar right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truwe Precision Machining Plan Review | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-07-08 |
| Vaxxinova Expansion Orderly Annexation | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 |
| Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread | 426 Litchfield Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN, 56201 | Development | under review | 2026-04-12 |
| Renaissance Zone Overlay District Tax Abatement Policy | 426 Litchfield Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN, 56201 | Commercial,Residential,Mixed Use | recommended for approval | 2026-04-12 |
| Renaissance Zone Incentives | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-04-12 |
| 3 and Last Group of Renaissance Zone Incentives | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-12 |
| Tiny Home Developments | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-12 |
| 2nd Batch of Additional Renaissance Zone Incentives | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-04-12 |
| Koosman Trentwood Duplexes | Willmar, MN (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-01 |
| Jason Dowdey Variance | 1400 Grace Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN, 56201 | Residential | approved | 2026-03-31 |
| Unique Opportunities CUP, Preliminary & Final Plat | Lakeland Dr. & Civic Center Dr., Willmar, MN | Residential | continued | 2026-03-31 |
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Recent Willmar projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Recommended for approval | 3 |
| Approved | 1 |
| Continued | 1 |
Willmar development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Willmar, Minnesota?
- Boardwalk has indexed 141 development projects in Willmar, Minnesota year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (41). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Willmar 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 Willmar in?
- Willmar is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.