New Development in Fairhope, Alabama
256 development projects are moving through Fairhope, Alabama's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (47), residential (19), civic actions (12). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionFairhope projects (YTD 2026)
256
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Fairhope development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 47 |
| Residential | 19 |
| Civic Actions | 12 |
What new projects are filed in Fairhope right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Multi-Family/Apartment Zoning Amendment | Fairhope, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-27 | — |
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Recent Fairhope projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 15 |
Fairhope development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Fairhope, Alabama?
- Boardwalk has indexed 256 development projects in Fairhope, Alabama year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (47). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Fairhope 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 Fairhope in?
- Fairhope is in Baldwin County, Alabama.