New Development in Williston, North Dakota
282 development projects are moving through Williston, North Dakota's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by infrastructure (5), civic actions (3), institutional/public (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 constructionWilliston projects (YTD 2026)
282
Project categories
3
Top type
Infrastructure
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Williston development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 5 |
| Civic Actions | 3 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
Williston projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 217 | 38.6% |
| Under review | 215 | 38.3% |
| Approved | 130 | 23.1% |
Williston development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Williston, North Dakota?
- Boardwalk has indexed 282 development projects in Williston, North Dakota year-to-date in 2026, led by infrastructure (5). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Williston 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 Williston in?
- Williston is in Williams County, North Dakota.