New Development in Surprise, Arizona
311 development projects are moving through Surprise, Arizona's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (43), commercial (22), institutional/public (3). 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 constructionSurprise projects (YTD 2026)
311
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Surprise development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 43 |
| Commercial | 22 |
| Institutional/Public | 3 |
What new projects are filed in Surprise right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaxby's Restaurant | Approximate location - southeast corner of 163rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, Surprise, AZ | Commercial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-16 |
| 163rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road Rezone | Approximate location - southeast corner of 163rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road, Surprise, AZ | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-07-02 |
| Surprise 160 Rezone | Approximate location - southwest corner of Deer Valley Road and 231st Avenue alignments, Surprise, AZ | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-06-18 |
| Buena Vista Ranch Rezone | Surprise, AZ (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial,Residential,Institutional/Public | recommended for approval | 2026-06-18 |
| Wireless Provider Master License | Surprise, AZ (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-02 |
| Brake Masters | Approximate location - southwest corner of 163rd Avenue and Pat Tillman Boulevard, Surprise, AZ | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-05-21 |
| Rezone - 163rd Avenue and Dynamite Boulevard | Approximate location - southeast corner of 163rd Avenue and Dynamite Boulevard, Surprise, AZ | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-05-19 |
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Recent Surprise projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 3 |
Surprise development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Surprise, Arizona?
- Boardwalk has indexed 311 development projects in Surprise, Arizona year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (43). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Surprise 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 Surprise in?
- Surprise is in Maricopa County, Arizona.