New Development in Auburn, Washington
51 development projects are moving through Auburn, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (6), civic actions (1), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionAuburn projects (YTD 2026)
51
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Auburn development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 6 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
Auburn projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 51 | 56.0% |
| Recommended for approval | 40 | 44.0% |
Auburn development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Auburn, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 51 development projects in Auburn, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (6). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Auburn 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 Auburn in?
- Auburn is in Pierce County, Washington.