New Development in Oak Island, North Carolina
46 development projects are moving through Oak Island, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (11), commercial (10), infrastructure (2), civic actions (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 constructionOak Island projects (YTD 2026)
46
Project categories
4
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Oak Island development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 11 |
| Commercial | 10 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
Oak Island projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 46 | 73.0% |
| Approved | 8 | 12.7% |
| Recommended for approval | 8 | 12.7% |
| Recommended for denial | 1 | 1.6% |
Oak Island development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Oak Island, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 46 development projects in Oak Island, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (11). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Oak Island 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 Oak Island in?
- Oak Island is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.