# Planned developments in Whatcom County, WA

Boardwalk found 650+ planned projects in Whatcom County, WA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Ferndale City Council agenda for Oct 19, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/whatcom/

## Whatcom County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 650+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 17 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 19, 2026, City of Ferndale City Council |
| Sources we check | 12 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Whatcom County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 250+ | 38% |
| Residential | 150+ | 24% |
| Public and institutional | 110+ | 17% |
| Development decisions | 66 | 10% |
| Commercial | 33 | 5% |
| Industrial | 32 | 5% |
| Mixed use | 9 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Whatcom County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Facility and Behavioral Health Treatment Center Project | Maple Falls, WA | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 32-Bed Behavioral Health Center with 22-Recliner Crisis Unit | Maple Falls, WA | Not stated | Clinics | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Pump Station 17 Infrastructure Development | Lynden, WA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 5, 2026 |
| SR-546 Fish Passage Design Review Reimbursement Contract | Lynden, WA | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Grandview Sewer Design Infrastructure Contract | Ferndale, WA | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Delta Tech Industrial Park Binding Site Plan Alteration | Ferndale, WA | Delta Pacific LLC | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Mouw Ditch Stormwater Project Design Supplement | Lynden, WA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 2-Unit Duplex Subdivision | Everson, WA | Top Ex LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 2 units | Seeking approval | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 55-Lot Residential Subdivision on 0 Peaceful Valley Drive | Point Roberts, WA | Trek Properties | Residential | 55 units | Seeking approval | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 60-Unit Affordable Apartment Community | Lynden, WA | Catholic Community Services | Apartments | 60 apartments | Recommended | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 12-Acre Park Cleanup and Mural Relocation | Bellingham, WA | Puget Sound Energy | Parks | 12 acres | In design | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 44.5-Acre Mixed-Use Annexation | Ferndale, WA | Snow Creek Planning | Homes and businesses | 44.5 acres | Seeking approval | Not stated |

Showing 12 of 650+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Whatcom County

- [Bellingham, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/bellingham/) · 150+ projects
- [Ferndale, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/ferndale/) · 120+ projects
- [Maple Falls, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/maple-falls/) · 120+ projects
- [Point Roberts, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/point-roberts/) · 91 projects
- [Everson, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/everson/) · 50 projects
- [Lynden, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/lynden/) · 39 projects
- [Birch Bay, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/birch-bay/) · 29 projects
- [Sumas, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/sumas/) · 21 projects
- Kendall, WA · 11 projects
- Custer, WA · 8 projects
- Nooksack, WA · 4 projects
- Blaine, WA · 2 projects

## Nearby places

- [Skagit County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/skagit/) · 380+ projects
- [San Juan County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/san-juan/) · 130+ projects
- [Island County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/island/) · 130+ projects
- [Snohomish County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/snohomish/) · 1,400+ projects
- [Chelan County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/chelan/) · 360+ projects
- [Kitsap County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/kitsap/) · 560+ projects

All places in Washington: [Washington](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/)

## Questions about Whatcom County

### What's planned in Whatcom County, WA?

Boardwalk found 650+ planned projects in Whatcom County, WA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Ferndale City Council agenda for Oct 19, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Whatcom County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Ferndale City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Whatcom County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 19, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Whatcom County, WA", boardwalkai.com/development/washington/whatcom/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count