Polk County, Iowa — 2026
Polk County had 200 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 267 approved and 2 denied (99.3% approval). Des Moines led among cities with 86 projects, followed by Pleasant Hill (44).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
200
Projects YTD
267
Approved
2
Denied
99.3%
Approval rate
Cities in Polk County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 86 | 132 | 1 | 99.2% |
| Pleasant Hill | 44 | 53 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bondurant | 33 | 35 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Altoona | 11 | 13 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Polk City | 9 | 9 | 1 | 90.0% |
| Johnston | 4 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Norwalk | 3 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Carlisle | 2 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elkhart | 2 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alleman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Windsor Heights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Polk County YTD 2026?
- 200 projects with 267 approved and 2 denied actions (99.3% approval).
- Which cities in Polk County had the most activity?
- Des Moines (86 projects), Pleasant Hill (44 projects), Bondurant (33 projects)