New Development in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
39 development projects are moving through Chapel Hill, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (9), commercial (5), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionChapel Hill projects (YTD 2026)
39
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Chapel Hill development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 9 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Chapel Hill right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Bolinwood Drive Dimensional Variance | 700 Bolinwood Drive, Chapel Hill, NC | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-02 | — |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Habitat for Humanity Duplexes Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Habitat for Humanity of Orange County |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Ground Lease | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Habitat for Humanity Duplexes Ground Lease | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-06-17 | Habitat for Humanity of Orange County |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Homestead Gardens Affordable Housing Development - Community Home Trust Development Contract | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | Community Home Trust |
| Wallace Deck Option to Purchase | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-17 | — |
| Wallace Deck Option to Purchase | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-17 | — |
| West Rosemary Hotel | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| West Rosemary Hotel | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| West Rosemary Hotel | Chapel Hill, NC (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
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Recent Chapel Hill projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 9 |
| Under review | 4 |
Chapel Hill development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 39 development projects in Chapel Hill, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (9). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill in?
- Chapel Hill is in Unassigned County, North Carolina.