New Development in Salem, Massachusetts
236 development projects are moving through Salem, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (44), residential (11), infrastructure (4), institutional/public (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSalem projects (YTD 2026)
236
Project categories
4
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Salem development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 44 |
| Residential | 11 |
| Infrastructure | 4 |
| Institutional/Public | 4 |
Salem projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 169 | 47.3% |
| Continued | 90 | 25.2% |
| Approved | 85 | 23.8% |
| Recommended for approval | 13 | 3.6% |
Salem development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Salem, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 236 development projects in Salem, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (44). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Salem 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 Salem in?
- Salem is in Essex County, Massachusetts.