New Development in El Centro, California
68 development projects are moving through El Centro, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (13), industrial (9), residential (6). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionEl Centro projects (YTD 2026)
68
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
El Centro development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 13 |
| Industrial | 9 |
| Residential | 6 |
What new projects are filed in El Centro right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fee Waiver Program | 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Half-Court Basketball Court at Legacy Ranch Subdivision | 710 South 4th Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-03-03 | Legacy Ranch Subdivision |
| Embellece (Beautify) El Centro Downtown Beautification Project | 710 South 4th Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Arrellanos Five, LLC La Birrieria Red Tacos #2 Alcoholic Beverage License | 710 South 4th Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Diagonal parking proposal surrounding Christ Community Church | 5th and 6th Street, El Centro, CA, El Centro, CA | Development | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
| Imperial Avenue Phase III | Countryside Drive, El Centro, CA, El Centro, CA | Development | approved | 2026-02-17 | — |
| Diagonal parking proposal surrounding Christ Community Church | 5th and 6th Street, El Centro, CA, El Centro, CA | Development | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
| Diagonal parking proposal surrounding Christ Community Church | 5th and 6th Street, El Centro, CA, El Centro, CA | Development | under review | 2026-02-17 | — |
| Imperial Avenue Phase III | Countryside Drive, El Centro, CA, El Centro, CA | Development | approved | 2026-02-17 | — |
| Imperial Avenue Phase III | Countryside Drive, El Centro, CA, El Centro, CA | Development | approved | 2026-02-17 | — |
| Oasis Coffee House | 450 South Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | — | 2026-02-10 | — |
| Oasis Coffee House | 450 South Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | — | 2026-02-10 | — |
| EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-01-26 | — |
| EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-01-26 | — |
| EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA, 92243 | Development | under review | 2026-01-26 | — |
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Recent El Centro projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 3 |
El Centro development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in El Centro, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 68 development projects in El Centro, California year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (13). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface El Centro 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 El Centro in?
- El Centro is in Imperial County, California.