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New development in Savannah, GA

Savannah, Georgia has 724 Active development cases in DevWatch, with 299 filed in the last 12 months. Last updated November 6, 2026.

Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

Active cases
724
Filed in the last 12 months
299
Coverage
Strong
Outline of Chatham County, which contains Savannah

What DevWatch tracks here

These counts cover cases filed with Savannah. Cases filed with Chatham County are counted separately.

Active cases in Savannah

By case type

  • Site plan384
  • Variance186
  • Subdivision126
  • Plan change12
  • Other activity10
  • Rezoning6

By stage

  • Pending · Under review136
  • Approved510
  • Denied12
  • Withdrawn22
  • Stage not published34

What is being proposed

  • Single-family96
  • Institutional67
  • Industrial52
  • Multifamily51
  • Hospitality44
  • Retail30
  • Energy/utility21
  • Office17
  • Mixed use5
  • Unclassified331

What DevWatch tracks

DevWatch reads public agendas and permit portals from local governments and puts the cases in one list.

  • Rezonings. A request to change the zoning on a property.
  • Use permits. A permit to use a property in a way its zoning allows only with approval.
  • Site plans. A drawing of how a property will be laid out and built.
  • Subdivisions. A plan to divide land into lots.
  • Plan changes. A change to the community's long-range land use plan.
  • Variances. A request to be excused from a zoning rule.

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Questions

How many development cases are active in Savannah, Georgia?

Savannah, Georgia has 724 Active development cases in DevWatch. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

How many rezonings were filed in Savannah, Georgia in the last 12 months?

DevWatch shows 1 rezoning filed in Savannah, Georgia in the last 12 months, out of 299 cases of all types filed in that time.

What is being built in Savannah, Georgia?

The most common proposed uses among Active cases in Savannah, Georgia are Single-family (96), Institutional (67) and Industrial (52). These are proposed uses in public filings, not confirmed construction.

How many cases in Savannah, Georgia are still pending?

Among the 724 Active cases in Savannah, Georgia, DevWatch shows 136 pending cases and 510 approved cases.

How do I track new development in Savannah, Georgia?

Create a free Land Owl account and open DevWatch to see each case in Savannah, Georgia with its stage and hearing dates. DevWatch reads public agendas and permit portals, so new cases appear as the local government publishes them.

How complete is DevWatch's coverage of Savannah, Georgia?

Savannah is rated Strong. We capture nearly all of this local government's public development cases, with full details. This rating covers Savannah, Georgia. What we show depends on what each county makes public.

How current is the development data for Savannah, Georgia?

Development data for Savannah, Georgia was last updated November 6, 2026. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

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