New Development in Columbia, South Carolina
445 development projects are moving through Columbia, South Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (178), civic actions (58), commercial (34). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionColumbia projects (YTD 2026)
445
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Columbia development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 178 |
| Civic Actions | 58 |
| Commercial | 34 |
What new projects are filed in Columbia right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2841 Shop Road Ext. Convenience Store | 2841 Shop Road Ext., Columbia, SC | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-08-06 | Mark James |
| 532-534 Santee Avenue | 532-534 Santee Avenue, Columbia, SC | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 532-534 Santee Avenue | 532-534 Santee Avenue, Columbia, SC | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 532-534 Santee Avenue | 532-534 Santee Avenue, Columbia, SC | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 532-534 Santee Avenue | 532-534 Santee Avenue, Columbia, SC | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 532-534 Santee Avenue | 532-534 Santee Avenue, Columbia, SC | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 3325 River Drive | 3325 River Drive, Columbia, SC | Residential,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
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Recent Columbia projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Continued | 9 |
| Under review | 6 |
Columbia development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Columbia, South Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 445 development projects in Columbia, South Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (178). 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 Lexington County, South Carolina.