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New development in Forsyth County, NC

Forsyth County, North Carolina has 77 Active development cases in DevWatch, with 0 filed in the last 12 months. Last updated November 7, 2026.

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

Active cases
77
Filed in the last 12 months
0
Coverage
Good
Outline of Forsyth County

What DevWatch tracks here

These counts cover cases filed with Forsyth County. Cities with their own planning offices are counted separately where DevWatch covers them.

Active cases in Forsyth County

By case type

  • Rezoning53
  • Site plan20
  • Subdivision4

By stage

  • Pending · Hearing scheduled8
  • Pending · Recommended, subject to formal approval27
  • Approved36
  • Withdrawn6

What is being proposed

  • Single-family21
  • Multifamily12
  • Industrial10
  • Institutional7
  • Retail2
  • Mixed use1
  • Unclassified24

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 Forsyth County, North Carolina?

Forsyth County, North Carolina has 77 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina in the last 12 months?

DevWatch shows no rezonings filed in Forsyth County, North Carolina in the last 12 months, out of 0 cases of all types filed in that time.

What is being built in Forsyth County, North Carolina?

The most common proposed uses among Active cases in Forsyth County, North Carolina are Single-family (21), Multifamily (12) and Industrial (10). These are proposed uses in public filings, not confirmed construction.

How many cases in Forsyth County, North Carolina are still pending?

Among the 77 Active cases in Forsyth County, North Carolina, DevWatch shows 35 pending cases and 36 approved cases.

How do I track new development in Forsyth County, North Carolina?

Create a free Land Owl account and open DevWatch to see each case in Forsyth County, North Carolina 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina?

Forsyth County is rated Good. We capture most of this local government's public development cases, with most details. This rating covers Forsyth County, North Carolina. What we show depends on what each county makes public.

How current is the development data for Forsyth County, North Carolina?

Development data for Forsyth County, North Carolina was last updated November 7, 2026. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

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