Stearns County, Minnesota — 2026
Stearns County had 239 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 268 approved and 2 denied (99.3% approval). Waite Park led among cities with 71 projects, followed by Paynesville (67).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
239
Projects YTD
268
Approved
2
Denied
99.3%
Approval rate
Cities in Stearns County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waite Park | 71 | 83 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Paynesville | 67 | 70 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Avon | 15 | 16 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Holdingford | 13 | 14 | 1 | 93.3% |
| Sauk Centre | 13 | 13 | 0 | 100.0% |
| St. Stephen | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Cold Spring | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| St. Augusta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| St. Anthony city (Stearns County) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Stearns County YTD 2026?
- 239 projects with 268 approved and 2 denied actions (99.3% approval).
- Which cities in Stearns County had the most activity?
- Waite Park (71 projects), Paynesville (67 projects), Avon (15 projects)