New Development in Smithfield, North Carolina
314 development projects are moving through Smithfield, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (107), residential (81), industrial (11). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSmithfield projects (YTD 2026)
314
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Smithfield development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 107 |
| Residential | 81 |
| Industrial | 11 |
What new projects are filed in Smithfield right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| Rock Tower Partners Rezoning | Smithfield, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| Rock Tower Partners Rezoning | Smithfield, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| Rock Tower Partners Rezoning | Smithfield, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| Rock Tower Partners Rezoning | Smithfield, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| Rock Tower Partners Rezoning | Smithfield, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| Rock Tower Partners Rezoning | Smithfield, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Industrial | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
| North Smithfield Office & Industrial Park | Approximate location - West of Wilson's Mills Rd. and along Lee-Youngblood Rd., Smithfield, NC | Industrial,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-06 | — |
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Recent Smithfield projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 15 |
Smithfield development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Smithfield, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 314 development projects in Smithfield, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (107). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Smithfield 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 Smithfield in?
- Smithfield is in Unassigned County, North Carolina.