New Development in Smithfield, Rhode Island
49 development projects are moving through Smithfield, Rhode Island's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (8), commercial (5), civic actions (5). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSmithfield projects (YTD 2026)
49
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Smithfield development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 8 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Civic Actions | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Smithfield right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Road Speed Bumps | Smithfield, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-18 |
| Fire Station #1 Cell Tower Lease | 607 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 |
| Residences at 295 | 34 Rocky Hill Road, Smithfield, RI | Residential,Civic Actions | — | 2026-04-16 |
| 0 (Formerly 30) Whipple Road | 0 (Formerly 30) Whipple Road, Smithfield, RI | Residential,Civic Actions | — | 2026-02-19 |
| Wood Spring Suites | 235 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-19 |
| 55 Stillwater Road | 55 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, RI | Infrastructure,Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-18 |
| Harris Road Commercial Vehicle Storage | Smithfield, RI (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-02-04 |
| 301 Farnum Pike Dimensional Variances | 301 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI | Industrial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-02-04 |
| 1813 Allenville Mill Storehouse Renovation | Smithfield, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-01-21 |
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Recent Smithfield projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 1 |
Smithfield development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Smithfield, Rhode Island?
- Boardwalk has indexed 49 development projects in Smithfield, Rhode Island year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (8). 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, Rhode Island.