New Development in Decatur, Alabama
372 development projects are moving through Decatur, Alabama's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (62), commercial (18), institutional (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 constructionDecatur projects (YTD 2026)
372
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Decatur development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 62 |
| Commercial | 18 |
| Institutional | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Decatur right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning Request 1456-26 - 2616 Arms Ave SE | 2616 Arms Ave SE, Decatur, AL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-09-08 |
| Rezoning Request 1454-26 - 21905 Highway 20 | Decatur, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-09-08 |
| Rezoning Request 1455-26 - West of 21905 Highway 20 | Decatur, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-09-08 |
| Rezoning Request 1457-26 - South of 1401 Point Mallard Parkway SE | south of 1401 Point Mallard Parkway SE, Decatur, AL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-09-08 |
| Rezoning Request 1453-26 - South of Hope Drive SW | South of 2017 Hope Drive SW, Decatur, AL | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-09-08 |
| Rezoning Request 1458-26 - South of 1401 Point Mallard Parkway SE | south of 1401 Point Mallard Parkway SE, Decatur, AL | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-09-08 |
| Re-Zoning Request 1446-26 East of 1001 14th Ave SW | East of 1001 14th Ave SW, Decatur, AL | Residential,Civic Actions | — | 2026-08-17 |
| Pre-Zoning 1450-26 for 3203 Deere Road SE | 3203 Deere Road SE, Decatur, AL | Civic Actions | — | 2026-08-17 |
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Recent Decatur projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
Decatur development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Decatur, Alabama?
- Boardwalk has indexed 372 development projects in Decatur, Alabama year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (62). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Decatur 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 Decatur in?
- Decatur is in Limestone County, Alabama.