New Development in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
124 development projects are moving through Portsmouth, Rhode Island's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (29), residential (9), infrastructure (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionPortsmouth projects (YTD 2026)
124
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Portsmouth development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 29 |
| Residential | 9 |
| Infrastructure | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Portsmouth right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Aquidneck Ave Backyard Party Sound Variance | 48 Aquidneck Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| 48 Aquidneck Ave Sound Variance | 48 Aquidneck Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 | Development | — | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Alfred Sousa - 0 Bay View Avenue | 0 Bay View Avenue, Prudence Island, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-05-21 | — |
| Alfred Sousa - 0 Bay View Avenue | 0 Bay View Avenue, Prudence Island, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-05-21 | — |
| Alfred Sousa - 0 Bay View Avenue | 0 Bay View Avenue, Prudence Island, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-05-21 | — |
| Alfred Sousa - 0 Bay View Avenue | 0 Bay View Avenue, Prudence Island, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-05-21 | — |
| Alfred Sousa - 0 Bay View Avenue | 0 Bay View Avenue, Prudence Island, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-05-21 | — |
| Alfred Sousa - 0 Bay View Avenue | 0 Bay View Avenue, Prudence Island, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-05-21 | — |
| The Narragansett Bay Club | Portsmouth, RI (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions,Infrastructure,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | Bobby DuFault |
| 1200 West Main Road Storage Facility | Portsmouth, RI (Parcel-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | — |
| 1200 West Main Road Storage Facility | Portsmouth, RI (Parcel-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | — |
| 1200 West Main Road Storage Facility | Portsmouth, RI (Parcel-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | — |
| 1200 West Main Road Storage Facility | Portsmouth, RI (Parcel-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | — |
| 1200 West Main Road Storage Facility | Portsmouth, RI (Parcel-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | — |
| 1200 West Main Road Storage Facility | Portsmouth, RI (Parcel-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-14 | — |
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Recent Portsmouth projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 7 |
| Continued | 6 |
| Approved | 1 |
Portsmouth development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Portsmouth, Rhode Island?
- Boardwalk has indexed 124 development projects in Portsmouth, Rhode Island year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (29). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth in?
- Portsmouth is in Unassigned County, Rhode Island.