New Development in San Carlos, California
114 development projects are moving through San Carlos, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (40), commercial (16), civic actions (3), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSan Carlos projects (YTD 2026)
114
Project categories
4
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
San Carlos development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 40 |
| Commercial | 16 |
| Civic Actions | 3 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in San Carlos right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Elevator Upgrade Project | San Carlos, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| San Carlos Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project | San Carlos, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project | San Carlos, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-22 | — |
| 626 Walnut St. Affordable Housing | 626 Walnut Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-02 | Rebecca Cicirelli |
| 930 and 940 Commercial Street - new automotive repair and storage building | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Commercial | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 930 and 940 Commercial Street - new automotive repair and storage building | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Commercial | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 930 and 940 Commercial Street - new automotive repair and storage building | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Commercial | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 930 and 940 Commercial Street - new automotive repair and storage building | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Commercial | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 930 and 940 Commercial Street - new automotive repair and storage building | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Commercial | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| San Carlos Elms Senior Assisted Care Facility (PD14) | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
| San Carlos Elms Senior Assisted Care Facility (PD14) | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
| San Carlos Library Makerspace Project | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
| San Carlos Library Makerspace Project | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
| San Carlos Library Makerspace Project | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
| San Carlos Library Makerspace Project | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 | — |
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Recent San Carlos projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Approved | 7 |
San Carlos development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in San Carlos, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 114 development projects in San Carlos, California year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (40). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface San Carlos 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 San Carlos in?
- San Carlos is in Unassigned County, California.