New Development in Gulf Shores, Alabama
247 development projects are moving through Gulf Shores, Alabama's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (51), civic actions (15), commercial (1). 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 constructionGulf Shores projects (YTD 2026)
247
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Gulf Shores development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 51 |
| Civic Actions | 15 |
| Commercial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Gulf Shores right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18789 Oak Rd West | 18789 Oak Rd W, Gulf Shores, AL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-08-03 |
| Riva Estates Subdivision | County Road 8 West, Gulf Shores, AL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| Arbor Property Rezone | Gulf Shores, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| Raley Farms Phase 4 Subdivision | Gulf Shores, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| Audubon Oaks Planned Unit Development | Gulf Shores, AL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 |
| Ellenburg Planned Unit Development | Approximate location - between Alabama Beaches Parkway and Roscoe Road, Gulf Shores, AL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-23 |
| Osprey Landing Phase 4 Subdivision | Gulf Shores, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-05-27 |
| Water Oaks Preliminary Subdivision Plat | Gulf Shores, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-27 |
| Northshore Warehouse | Gulf Shores, AL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-05-27 |
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Recent Gulf Shores projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 9 |
Gulf Shores development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Gulf Shores, Alabama?
- Boardwalk has indexed 247 development projects in Gulf Shores, Alabama year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (51). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores in?
- Gulf Shores is in Baldwin County, Alabama.