# Planned developments in Rutherfordton, NC

Boardwalk found 62 planned projects in Rutherfordton, NC in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/rutherfordton/

## Rutherfordton at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 62 |
| New in the last 30 days | 5 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure |
| 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 Rutherfordton

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 24 | 39% |
| Residential | 15 | 24% |
| Development decisions | 12 | 19% |
| Public and institutional | 8 | 13% |
| Commercial | 2 | 3% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Rutherfordton

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.5M Wastewater Infrastructure Resiliency Project | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Approved | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 4.0-Acre Affordable Housing Development | Mountain Housing Opportunities, Inc. | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 4.82 acres | Early planning | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Public Safety and Emergency Shelter Resilience Facility | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 2, 2026 |
| SRF Helene Sewer Resiliency Project Infrastructure Upgrades | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 1, 2026 |
| WWTP Rehabilitation Project | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 1, 2026 |
| $1.13M Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation | Harper General Contractors, Inc. | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jul 1, 2026 |
| $47K Cleghorn and 2nd Street Culvert Replacement | Patton Construction Group | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 3, 2026 |
| John Smith Pump Station | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Multifamily Housing Project Tax Credit Application | Mountain Housing Opportunities | Multifamily | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 6, 2026 |
| 3-Unit Residential Development at 210 E. 2nd St. | Rutherford Housing Partnership | Duplexes to fourplexes | 3 units | Early planning | May 6, 2026 |
| 7.98-Acre Residential Transition Rezoning | Misty Mountain Farms | Single-family | 7.98 acres | Seeking approval | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 7.98-Acre Residential Rezoning | Misty Mountain Farms LLC | Residential | 7.98 acres | Seeking approval | Dec 10, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

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- [Lake Lure, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/lake-lure/) · 46 projects
- Chimney Rock Village, NC · 7 projects

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

## Questions about Rutherfordton

### What's planned in Rutherfordton, NC?

Boardwalk found 62 planned projects in Rutherfordton, NC in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Rutherfordton projects come from public meeting records, such as North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Rutherfordton'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 Rutherfordton, NC", boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/rutherfordton/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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