New Development in San Carlos, California
104 development projects are moving through San Carlos, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (40), commercial (11), civic actions (10). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSan Carlos projects (YTD 2026)
104
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
San Carlos development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 40 |
| Commercial | 11 |
| Civic Actions | 10 |
What new projects are filed in San Carlos right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Street Veterinary Clinic | 1100 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-08-17 |
| 626 Walnut St. Affordable Housing | 626 Walnut Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-02 |
| San Carlos Elms Senior Assisted Care Facility | 707 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-04-13 |
| 549 Prospect Street Development | San Carlos, CA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-13 |
| San Carlos Library Makerspace Project | 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 |
| San Carlos Elms Senior Assisted Care Facility Planned Development (PD-14) | 620 Terrace Road, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Development | approved | 2026-04-13 |
| 1257 Magnolia Avenue - Request for a Vesting Tentative Map | 1257 Magnolia Avenue, San Carlos, CA, 94070 | Residential | approved | 2026-04-06 |
Showing 7 of 104 indexed San Carlos projects. Sign in to see all projects, exact parcels, and weekly alerts →
Recent San Carlos projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Under review | 1 |
San Carlos development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in San Carlos, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 104 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.