New Development in Santa Maria, California
105 development projects are moving through Santa Maria, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (32), industrial (17), residential (8). 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 constructionSanta Maria projects (YTD 2026)
105
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Santa Maria development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 32 |
| Industrial | 17 |
| Residential | 8 |
What new projects are filed in Santa Maria right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard at Hidden Pines | 2415 North Railroad Avenue, Santa Maria, CA | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 |
| Westgate Village | 1505 South Blosser Road, Santa Maria, CA | Mixed Use,Civic Actions,Residential,Commercial | under review | 2026-08-06 |
| ProForm Sports Academy | 3070 Skyway Drive Suite 402, Santa Maria, CA | Commercial,Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 |
| Perlman Apartments | Santa Maria, CA (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 |
| Stowell Road Package Delivery Warehouse Project | Santa Maria, CA (City-level) | Industrial | under review | 2026-05-05 |
| Stowell Road Package Delivery Warehouse Project | Santa Maria, CA (City-level) | Industrial | under review | 2026-05-02 |
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Recent Santa Maria projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 5 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Santa Maria development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Santa Maria, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 105 development projects in Santa Maria, California year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (32). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria in?
- Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County, California.