New Development in Bay City, Texas
43 development projects are moving through Bay City, Texas's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by institutional/public (10), commercial (5), residential (3), industrial (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBay City projects (YTD 2026)
43
Project categories
5
Top type
Institutional/Public
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Bay City development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Institutional/Public | 10 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Residential | 3 |
| Industrial | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Bay City right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aquatics Center of Matagorda County | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-06-09 |
| Matagorda Regional Aquatics & Recreation Center Construction Management & Engineering Services | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-03-20 |
| The Reserve at River Bend | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Residential,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Downtown Facade and Building Improvement Program | 1901 5th Street, Bay City, TX, 77414 | Development | approved | 2026-02-26 |
| Russell Ranch Development | 1901 5th Street, Bay City, TX, 77414 | Development | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Bold Fox Development | 1901 5th Street, Bay City, TX, 77414 | Development | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Valor Park | 1901 5th Street, Bay City, TX, 77414 | Residential | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Marguerite Meadows Development | 1901 5th Street, Bay City, TX, 77414 | Development | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Bay City Storage | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| North Downtown Development (Cottonwood Park Area) | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-02-26 |
| City Breeze Battery Storage | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Popeye's | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Porter Meadows | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Taco Bell | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-02-26 |
| Marguerite Meadows Amended Development Agreement | Bay City, TX (City-level) | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-02-26 |
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Recent Bay City projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 12 |
| Approved | 2 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Bay City development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Bay City, Texas?
- Boardwalk has indexed 43 development projects in Bay City, Texas year-to-date in 2026, led by institutional/public (10). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Bay City 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 Bay City in?
- Bay City is in Matagorda County, Texas.