New Development in Bellingham, Washington
112 development projects are moving through Bellingham, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (11), infrastructure (5), institutional/public (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBellingham projects (YTD 2026)
112
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Bellingham development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 11 |
| Infrastructure | 5 |
| Institutional/Public | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Bellingham right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis, Fraser, and Lincoln Overlay | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Citywide Non-Motorized Project (ES572) | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Citywide Non-Motorized Project | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Woods at Viewcrest Appeal | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Commercial Street Parking Garage Art Plan | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Eldridge Bridge Percent for Art | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 4th Corner Commons | 1310 Dupont Street, Bellingham, WA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Vacation of Fir Street | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-18 | — |
| Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Alabama Street Utility Crossings Noise Variance | 2863 Seaview Circle, Bellingham, WA | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Sewer Service Extension to 2863 Seaview Circle | 2863 Seaview Circle, Bellingham, WA | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 | 2863 Seaview Circle, Bellingham, WA | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Sewer Service Extension 2863 Seaview Circle | 2863 Seaview Circle, Bellingham, WA | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits - Phase 1 | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits - Phase 1 | Bellingham, WA (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-11 | — |
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Recent Bellingham projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 8 |
| Under review | 6 |
Bellingham development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Bellingham, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 112 development projects in Bellingham, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (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 Unassigned County, Washington.