Lake County, Indiana — 2026
Lake County had 138 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 179 approved and 2 denied (98.9% approval). Merrillville led among cities with 78 projects, followed by Winfield (11).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
138
Projects YTD
179
Approved
2
Denied
98.9%
Approval rate
Cities in Lake County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville | 78 | 106 | 1 | 99.1% |
| Winfield | 11 | 12 | 1 | 92.3% |
| Munster | 9 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
| St. John | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lowell | 8 | 15 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Crown Point | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Whiting | 6 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gary | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Chicago | 2 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hobart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Lake County YTD 2026?
- 138 projects with 179 approved and 2 denied actions (98.9% approval).
- Which cities in Lake County had the most activity?
- Merrillville (78 projects), Winfield (11 projects), Munster (9 projects)