New Development in Clayton, North Carolina
372 development projects are moving through Clayton, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (47), commercial (4), civic actions (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionClayton projects (YTD 2026)
372
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Clayton development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 47 |
| Commercial | 4 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Clayton right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Façade/Site Element Improvement Grant | 218 East Main Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Downtown Façade/Site Element Improvement Grant | 218 East Main Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Downtown Façade/Site Element Improvement Grant | 218 East Main Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Downtown Façade/Site Element Improvement Grant | 218 East Main Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties | Clayton, NC (City-level) | Mixed Use,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties Conditional Rezoning | Clayton, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | approved | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties | Clayton, NC (City-level) | Mixed Use,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties | Clayton, NC (City-level) | Mixed Use,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties | Clayton, NC (City-level) | Mixed Use,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties | Clayton, NC (City-level) | Mixed Use,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Heavner-Mayo Properties Annexation | 111 East Second Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Walmart Pump Station Abandonment & Gravity Sewer Extension | 111 East Second Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | Walmart |
| Walmart Pump Station Abandonment & Gravity Sewer Extension | 111 East Second Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | Walmart |
| Walmart Pump Station Abandonment & Gravity Sewer Extension | 111 East Second Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | Walmart |
| Walmart Pump Station Abandonment & Gravity Sewer Extension | 111 East Second Street, Clayton, NC, 27520 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | Walmart |
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Recent Clayton projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 10 |
| Under review | 5 |
Clayton development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Clayton, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 372 development projects in Clayton, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (47). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Clayton 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 Clayton in?
- Clayton is in Wake County, North Carolina.