# Annexations and boundary changes

Boardwalk tracks annexations and boundary changes from city and county meetings, so you see what's changing first. In the last 12 months Boardwalk found 2,200+ annexations and boundary changes in 43 states, from public city and county planning records. North Carolina had the most, with 390+.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/development-decisions/annexations-and-boundaries/

## Annexations and boundaries at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 2,200+ |
| Share of its type | 2% |
| States with projects | 43 |
| Most common asset class | Annexations (2,100+) |
| State with the most | North Carolina (390+) |

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

## 2,200+ annexations and boundary changes in the last 12 months

Land joining or leaving a city, and other changes to city lines.

| Asset class | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Annexations | 2,100+ | 94% |
| Boundary adjustments | 42 | 2% |
| Other asset classes | 5 | Under 1% |
| Not stated | 78 | 3% |
| All annexations and boundary changes | 2,200+ | 100% |

Most projects in: [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/) · [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) · [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) · [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) · [South Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/south-carolina/)

## Annexations and boundaries by state

The 15 states with the most, last 12 months.

| State | Projects | Share of the state's projects |
|---|---|---|
| [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/) | 390+ | 3% |
| [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) | 210+ | 1% |
| [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) | 160+ | 1% |
| [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) | 130+ | 1% |
| [South Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/south-carolina/) | 130+ | 1% |
| [Utah](https://boardwalkai.com/development/utah/) | 120+ | 1% |
| [Alabama](https://boardwalkai.com/development/alabama/) | 100+ | 2% |
| [Ohio](https://boardwalkai.com/development/ohio/) | 100+ | Under 1% |
| [Tennessee](https://boardwalkai.com/development/tennessee/) | 96 | 1% |
| [Colorado](https://boardwalkai.com/development/colorado/) | 75 | 1% |
| [Indiana](https://boardwalkai.com/development/indiana/) | 63 | Under 1% |
| [Missouri](https://boardwalkai.com/development/missouri/) | 63 | 1% |
| [Georgia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/georgia/) | 56 | Under 1% |
| [Oregon](https://boardwalkai.com/development/oregon/) | 55 | 1% |
| [Louisiana](https://boardwalkai.com/development/louisiana/) | 51 | Under 1% |

## Recent annexations and boundary changes

There are no sample annexations and boundary changes here, because samples show only planned private and public projects.

## Related types

- Related types: [Development decisions](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/development-decisions/) · [Land use and entitlements](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/development-decisions/land-use-and-entitlements/) · [Public contracts](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/development-decisions/contracts-and-procurement/) · [Economic development](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/development-decisions/economic-development/) · [All project types](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/)
- Tracked by: [Homebuilders](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/homebuilders/) · [Utilities and telecom](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/utilities-energy-telecom/) · [Public sector and schools](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/public-sector/) · [Lenders and public finance](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/lenders-public-finance/)

## Questions about annexations and boundary changes

### Why do some projects have no asset class?

Boardwalk records only what the public filing states. When a filing doesn't say what kind, the project has no asset class.

### Can I get an Alert for new annexations and boundary changes?

Yes, a Boardwalk Alert emails you new annexations and boundary changes daily, weekly, or monthly, for the places you pick.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Annexations and boundary changes", boardwalkai.com/project-types/development-decisions/annexations-and-boundaries/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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