New Development in Sumas, Washington
49 development projects are moving through Sumas, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by infrastructure (19), civic actions (7), commercial (4). 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 constructionSumas projects (YTD 2026)
49
Project categories
3
Top type
Infrastructure
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Sumas development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 19 |
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Commercial | 4 |
Sumas projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 29 | 59.2% |
| Recommended for approval | 14 | 28.6% |
| Approved | 6 | 12.2% |
Sumas development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Sumas, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 49 development projects in Sumas, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by infrastructure (19). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Sumas 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 Sumas in?
- Sumas is in Whatcom County, Washington.