New Development in Abilene, Texas
386 development projects are moving through Abilene, Texas's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (58), residential (34), industrial (21), recreational (7). 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 constructionAbilene projects (YTD 2026)
386
Project categories
5
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
321,350
Abilene development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 58 |
| Residential | 34 |
| Industrial | 21 |
| Recreational | 7 |
| Proposed Structure | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Abilene right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case #24-003876: 849 Green St | 849 Green Street, Abilene, TX, 79603 | Development | under review | 2026-03-04 | — |
| Case #24-003876: 849 Green St | 849 Green Street, Abilene, TX, 79603 | Development | under review | 2026-03-04 | — |
| Z-2026-09: Rezoning from Multiple to GC | 650 North 18th Street, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-09: Rezoning from Multiple to GC | 650 North 18th Street, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-09: Rezoning from Multiple to GC | 650 North 18th Street, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-09: Rezoning from Multiple to GC | 650 North 18th Street, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-08: Rezoning from RS-6 to GC | 1366 Portland Avenue, Abilene, TX, 79605 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-08: Rezoning from RS-6 to GC | 1366 Portland Avenue, Abilene, TX, 79605 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-08: Rezoning from RS-6 to GC | 1366 Portland Avenue, Abilene, TX, 79605 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| CUP-2026-04: Outdoor Recreational Activities (Pickleball Courts) | 1200 Ruswood Drive, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Recreational | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| CUP-2026-04: Outdoor Recreational Activities (Pickleball Courts) | 1200 Ruswood Drive, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Recreational | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-07 Rezoning | 5601 Memorial Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-07 Rezoning | 5601 Memorial Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-07 Rezoning | 5601 Memorial Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-03 | — |
| Z-2026-06 Rezoning | 1500 Wildlife Trails Parkway, Abilene, TX, 79601 | Residential | approved | 2026-03-03 | — |
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Recent Abilene projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 11 |
| Approved | 4 |
Abilene development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Abilene, Texas?
- Boardwalk has indexed 386 development projects in Abilene, Texas year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (58). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Abilene 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 Abilene in?
- Abilene is in Taylor County, Texas.