# Planned developments in Columbia County, OR

Boardwalk found 180+ planned projects in Columbia County, OR in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/columbia/

## Columbia County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 180+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 10 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, Columbia County Board of County Commissioners |
| Sources we check | 7 |

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 Columbia County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 56 | 31% |
| Public and institutional | 38 | 21% |
| Development decisions | 37 | 20% |
| Commercial | 20 | 11% |
| Residential | 16 | 9% |
| Industrial | 13 | 7% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Columbia County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 837-Acre Industrial Expansion of Port Westward | Clatskanie, OR | Port of Columbia County | Industrial | 837 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Broadband Network Infrastructure Development | Clatskanie, OR | Columbia Community Broadband Corporation | Telecom towers | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 837-Acre Industrial Rezone at Port Westward | Clatskanie, OR | Not stated | Industrial | 837 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 25, 2026 |
| 837-Acre Industrial Rezone at Port Westward | Clatskanie, OR | NEXT Energy | Industrial | 837 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Vernonia Water Intake Improvements Grant Application | Vernonia, OR | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Scappoose-Vernonia Road MP 2 Bridge Replacement | Clatskanie, OR | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Lake Campground Phase 1 OPRD Large Grant Application | Vernonia, OR | Not stated | Campgrounds and RV parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Harvard Park Improvements Grant Application | Columbia City, OR | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 100.9-Acre Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Zone Change | Scappoose, OR | Not stated | Commercial | 100.9 acres | Recommended | Jun 3, 2026 |
| New Fire Station in Bundy Park | Columbia City, OR | Columbia River Fire & Rescue | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 29, 2026 |
| 1,326-Acre Natural Gas Storage Facility Expansion | Columbia County, OR | Claruth Inc. | Mines and quarries | 1,326 acres | Seeking approval | Mar 9, 2026 |
| $318K Wastewater Pump Station 7 Capacity Upgrades | St. Helens, OR | Upland Data Center, LLC | Power plants | 0.05 acres | Out to bid | Jan 21, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 180+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Columbia County

- [St. Helens, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/st-helens/) · 110+ projects
- Clatskanie, OR · 22 projects
- Scappoose, OR · 13 projects
- Rainier, OR · 9 projects
- Columbia City, OR · 8 projects
- Vernonia, OR · 6 projects
- Prescott, OR · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Washington County, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/washington/) · 1,300+ projects
- [Multnomah County, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/multnomah/) · 380+ projects
- [Clatsop County, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/clatsop/) · 250+ projects
- [Tillamook County, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/tillamook/) · 290+ projects
- [Yamhill County, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/yamhill/) · 150+ projects
- [Clackamas County, OR](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/clackamas/) · 460+ projects

All places in Oregon: [Oregon](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/)

## Questions about Columbia County

### What's planned in Columbia County, OR?

Boardwalk found 180+ planned projects in Columbia County, OR in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Columbia County projects come from public meeting records, such as Columbia County Board of County Commissioners agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Columbia County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Columbia County, OR", boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/columbia/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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