New Development in Olympia, Washington
69 development projects are moving through Olympia, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (21), residential (20), 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 constructionOlympia projects (YTD 2026)
69
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Olympia development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 21 |
| Residential | 20 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
Olympia projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 69 | 97.2% |
| Approved | 2 | 2.8% |
Olympia development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Olympia, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 69 development projects in Olympia, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (21). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Olympia 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 Olympia in?
- Olympia is in Thurston County, Washington.