# Planned developments in Hancock County, ME

Boardwalk found 200+ planned projects in Hancock County, ME in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Town of Southwest Harbor Planning Board agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/hancock/

## Hancock County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 200+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 5 |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, Town of Southwest Harbor Planning Board |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Hancock County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 62 | 30% |
| Residential | 51 | 25% |
| Infrastructure | 35 | 17% |
| Commercial | 32 | 16% |
| Public and institutional | 24 | 12% |
| Industrial | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Hancock County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versant Power Substation Renovation and Mobile Unit Installation | Northeast Harbor, ME | Versant Power | Power plants | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Library Subdivision | Blue Hill, ME | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 9, 2026 |
| $1M Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Pipe Repair | Blue Hill, ME | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 18-Unit Workforce Apartment Complex | Winter Harbor, ME | Winter Harbor Housing LRG | Apartments | 18 apartments | Early planning | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Main Street Bridge Project Facilities Information Request | Blue Hill, ME | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 11,000-Square-Foot Fire Station on 5.5 Acres | Castine, ME | Not stated | Fire and police stations | 5.5 acres | In design | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 11,000-Square-Foot Fire Station on 5.5 Acres | Castine, ME | Not stated | Fire and police stations | 5.5 acres | In design | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Dock Eatery Food Service RFP | Castine, ME | Not stated | Restaurants | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Rezoning of 56 Mount Desert Street | Bar Harbor, ME | Holy Redeemer Church | Residential | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 29,200-Square-Foot Self-Storage Facility | Ellsworth, ME | Bomarc Commercial Ellsworth LLC | Self-storage | 1.9 acres | Approved | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 45-Room Hotel and Restaurant Development | Bar Harbor, ME | SSC, LLC | Hotels and lodging | 45 units | Seeking approval | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7-Lot Residential Subdivision on 7.5 Acres | Bar Harbor, ME | Bar Harbor RV, LLC | Residential | 7 units · 7.5 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 6, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 200+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Hancock County

- Ellsworth, ME · 75 projects
- [Blue Hill, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/blue-hill/) · 26 projects
- Northeast Harbor, ME · 23 projects
- Bar Harbor, ME · 21 projects
- [Southwest Harbor, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/southwest-harbor/) · 20 projects
- Castine, ME · 16 projects
- Bucksport, ME · 13 projects
- Winter Harbor, ME · 4 projects

## Nearby places

- [Waldo County, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/waldo/) · 110+ projects
- [Washington County, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/washington/) · 60 projects
- [Knox County, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/knox/) · 53 projects
- [Penobscot County, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/penobscot/) · 230+ projects
- [Lincoln County, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/lincoln/) · 110+ projects
- [Kennebec County, ME](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/kennebec/) · 340+ projects

All places in Maine: [Maine](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/)

## Questions about Hancock County

### What's planned in Hancock County, ME?

Boardwalk found 200+ planned projects in Hancock County, ME in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Town of Southwest Harbor Planning Board agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Hancock County projects come from public meeting records, such as Town of Southwest Harbor Planning Board agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Hancock County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Hancock County, ME", boardwalkai.com/development/maine/hancock/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count