New Development in Bellingham, Washington
58 development projects are moving through Bellingham, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by institutional/public (11), civic actions (10), infrastructure (6). 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 constructionBellingham projects (YTD 2026)
58
Project categories
3
Top type
Institutional/Public
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Bellingham development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Institutional/Public | 11 |
| Civic Actions | 10 |
| Infrastructure | 6 |
Bellingham projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 58 | 93.5% |
| Approved | 3 | 4.8% |
| Recommended for denial | 1 | 1.6% |
Bellingham development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Bellingham, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 58 development projects in Bellingham, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by institutional/public (11). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Bellingham 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 Bellingham in?
- Bellingham is in Whatcom County, Washington.