# Planned developments in Burke County, NC

Boardwalk found 58 planned projects in Burke County, NC in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Burke County Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 13, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/burke/

## Burke County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 58 |
| New in the last 30 days | 3 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 13, 2026, Burke County Board of Adjustment |
| 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 Burke County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 15 | 26% |
| Development decisions | 14 | 24% |
| Infrastructure | 13 | 22% |
| Commercial | 9 | 16% |
| Public and institutional | 5 | 9% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 2% |
| Industrial | 1 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Burke County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48-Unit Senior Apartment Development | Hildebran, NC | Lutheran Services Carolina | Multifamily | 48 units | Withdrawn | May 18, 2026 |
| 140-Unit Residential Development | Rhodhiss, NC | Natural Land Alliance, Inc. | Single-family | 140 homes | Seeking approval | May 18, 2026 |
| Public Safety Building Funding and Budgetary Allocation Review | Valdese, NC | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | In design | May 11, 2026 |
| Lenoir Interconnect Project Water Utility Infrastructure | Valdese, NC | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 11, 2026 |
| Residential and Light Commercial Rezoning | Connelly Springs, NC | Innovative Property Management Solutions | Homes and businesses | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Mar 26, 2026 |
| $579K Tower Park Development on 1 Acre | Hildebran, NC | Not stated | Parks | 1 acres | Early planning | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Pine & McGuire Water Line Replacement | Rutherford College, NC | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Low Weir Dam Repair and Rehabilitation | Morganton, NC | Not stated | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | In design | Jan 5, 2026 |
| CoMMA Phase 1 Renovation and Addition Design Services Contract | Morganton, NC | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 20-Unit Townhome Development on 14.9 Acres | Valdese, NC | East McDowell Street Properties LLC | Townhomes | 20 townhomes · 14.9 acres | Seeking approval | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 0.73-Acre Commercial Rezoning to Highway Business | Rutherford College, NC | TCBNC LLC | Commercial | 0.73 acres | Approved | Dec 1, 2025 |

Showing 11 of 58 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Burke County

- Rutherford College, NC · 25 projects
- Morganton, NC · 6 projects
- Valdese, NC · 6 projects
- Hildebran, NC · 5 projects
- Glen Alpine, NC · 1 project
- Rhodhiss, NC · 1 project
- Connelly Springs, NC · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Drexel, NC · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Caldwell County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/caldwell/) · 120+ projects
- [McDowell County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/mcdowell/) · 47 projects
- [Rutherford County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/rutherford/) · 200+ projects
- [Avery County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/avery/) · 59 projects
- [Catawba County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/catawba/) · 170+ projects
- [Cleveland County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/cleveland/) · 150+ projects

All places in North Carolina: [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/)

## Questions about Burke County

### What's planned in Burke County, NC?

Boardwalk found 58 planned projects in Burke County, NC in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Burke County Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 13, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Burke County projects come from public meeting records, such as Burke County Board of Adjustment agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Burke County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 19, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Burke County, NC", boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/burke/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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