New Development in Columbia, South Carolina
1,168 development projects are moving through Columbia, South Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (54), commercial (5), institutional/public (3). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-06-23.
Data through June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionColumbia projects (YTD 2026)
1,168
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
321,350
Columbia development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 54 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Institutional/Public | 3 |
What new projects are filed in Columbia right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNEX-2025-0010: 3956 Fernandina Road and NX 3956 Fernandina Road | 3956 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC, 29210 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-05-14 | — |
| ANNEX-2026-0006: 730 and 800 Kennerly Road | 800 Kennerly Road, Columbia, SC, 29063 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-05-14 | — |
| Rosewood Towns | 1027 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, 29201 | Residential | approved | 2026-05-14 | — |
| ANNEX-2026-0007: 1010, 1014, 1018, 1022, and 1026 Dreyfus Road, Rear Dreyfus Road, 34 Bluff Road, and NX 34 Bluff Road | 34 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC, 29201 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-05-14 | — |
| Variance to the maximum building height standard | 2221 Devine Street, Columbia, SC, 29205 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| Variance to neighborhood compatibility standards and the minimum parking standard | 2131 Slighs Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29204 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| 2026-0006-V 7461 Richard Street Variance | 7461 Richard Street, Columbia, SC, 29209 | Commercial | under review | 2026-05-07 | WS Holdings, LLC |
| Special exception to permit a residential care facility | 1116 House Street, Columbia, SC, 29205 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| NX2436 Greene Street | NX2436 Greene Street, Columbia, SC | Residential | approved | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 700, 760, 770, 780 Gervais Street New Construction | 780 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201 | Development | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive Duplex Construction | 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201 | Residential | continued | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 3300, 3312, 3314, 3316, 3320, 3320B N Main St, 1212 Sunset Drive New Construction | 3320 North Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29203 | Development | continued | 2026-04-16 | — |
| SPLAN-2022-0020 | 1100 Wayne Street, Columbia, SC, 29201 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-04-09 | — |
| SPLAN-2022-0020 | 1100 Wayne Street, Columbia, SC, 29201 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-04-09 | — |
| Wheeler Hill Phase II, Section Two Amendment | 1600 Phelps Street, Columbia, SC, 29205 | Residential | approved | 2026-04-09 | — |
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Recent Columbia projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 5 |
| Under review | 5 |
| Approved | 3 |
| Continued | 2 |
Columbia development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Columbia, South Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 1,168 development projects in Columbia, South Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (54). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Columbia 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 Columbia in?
- Columbia is in Richland County, South Carolina.