# Planned developments in Forrest County, MS

Boardwalk found 160+ planned projects in Forrest County, MS in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Hattiesburg Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

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

## Forrest County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 160+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 6 |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, City of Hattiesburg Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 2 |

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 Forrest County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 52 | 31% |
| Residential | 38 | 22% |
| Infrastructure | 35 | 21% |
| Commercial | 25 | 15% |
| Public and institutional | 10 | 6% |
| Industrial | 5 | 3% |
| Mixed use | 3 | 2% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Forrest County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning of 7 Properties to B-2 Neighborhood Business District | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Hattiesburg Cultural Center Renovation Grant Application | Hattiesburg, MS | Hattiesburg Cultural Center | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 22, 2026 |
| 4th Street Property Rezoning from R-3 to B-2 | Hattiesburg, MS | Hattiesburg Public School District | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Sewer System Rehabilitation for North Main Street and Hattiesburg High Area | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Airport Improvement Program Grant Application Ratification | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Gordon's Creek Linear Park - River District Project | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Sullivan Drive Bridge Replacement Project | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 7, 2026 |
| New Parking Lot for Hattiesburg Clinic Staff and Overflow | Hattiesburg, MS | Hattiesburg Clinic | Parking lots | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jul 1, 2026 |
| $500K Downtown Welcome Center Grant Award | Hattiesburg, MS | Mississippi Development Authority | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Bobby Chain Terminal Building Infrastructure Grant Application | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 2, 2026 |
| River Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project | Hattiesburg, MS | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | May 5, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 160+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Forrest County

- [Hattiesburg, MS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/hattiesburg/) · 140+ projects
- [Petal, MS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/petal/) · 21 projects

## Nearby places

- [Lamar County, MS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/lamar/) · 86 projects
- [Jones County, MS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/jones/) · 32 projects
- [Marion County, MS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/marion/) · 44 projects
- [Pearl River County, MS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/pearl-river/) · 20 projects
- Covington County, MS · 4 projects
- Jefferson Davis County, MS · 20 projects

All places in Mississippi: [Mississippi](https://boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/)

## Questions about Forrest County

### What's planned in Forrest County, MS?

Boardwalk found 160+ planned projects in Forrest County, MS in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Hattiesburg Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Forrest County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Hattiesburg Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Forrest County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Forrest County, MS", boardwalkai.com/development/mississippi/forrest/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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