Washington County, Minnesota — 2026
Washington County had 480 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 617 approved and 10 denied (98.4% approval). Forest Lake led among cities with 115 projects, followed by Newport (65).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
480
Projects YTD
617
Approved
10
Denied
98.4%
Approval rate
Cities in Washington County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | 115 | 138 | 4 | 97.2% |
| Newport | 65 | 74 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Mahtomedi | 57 | 80 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Birchwood Village | 41 | 50 | 2 | 96.2% |
| Oakdale | 37 | 44 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Woodbury | 30 | 52 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lakeland | 29 | 28 | 2 | 93.3% |
| Dellwood | 22 | 30 | 0 | 100.0% |
| St. Paul Park | 16 | 23 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Afton | 12 | 12 | 1 | 92.3% |
| St. Marys Point | 12 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bayport | 6 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Landfall | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Grant | 4 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pine Springs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Marine on St. Croix | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Washington County YTD 2026?
- 480 projects with 617 approved and 10 denied actions (98.4% approval).
- Which cities in Washington County had the most activity?
- Forest Lake (115 projects), Newport (65 projects), Mahtomedi (57 projects)