New Development in Seattle, Washington
108 development projects are moving through Seattle, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (18), commercial (10), residential (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 constructionSeattle projects (YTD 2026)
108
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Seattle development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 18 |
| Commercial | 10 |
| Residential | 1 |
Seattle projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 74 | 54.0% |
| Approved | 47 | 34.3% |
| Recommended for approval | 16 | 11.7% |
Seattle development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Seattle, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 108 development projects in Seattle, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (18). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Seattle 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 Seattle in?
- Seattle is in King County, Washington.