New Development in Swampscott, Massachusetts
84 development projects are moving through Swampscott, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (9), infrastructure (2), civic actions (2), institutional/public (1). 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 constructionSwampscott projects (YTD 2026)
84
Project categories
4
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Swampscott development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 9 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
Swampscott projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 53 | 62.4% |
| Approved | 29 | 34.1% |
| Continued | 2 | 2.4% |
| Recommended for approval | 1 | 1.2% |
Swampscott development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Swampscott, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 84 development projects in Swampscott, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (9). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Swampscott 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 Swampscott in?
- Swampscott is in Essex County, Massachusetts.