What is being built in Canton Zurich in 2026?
Baulens currently shows 259 new construction projects in Canton Zurich that have their own project website (as of 26.10.2026): 142 under construction, 93 approved and 24 in planning. Together they comprise at least 3'740 homes across 67 municipalities.
- Under construction
- 14255% of all projects
- Approved
- 9336% of all projects
- Planned
- 249% of all projects
Counted are new construction projects that the building register lists as planned, approved or under construction and that have their own project website. New builds without a project website are not included, so these figures are not the total number of new builds in Canton Zurich.
Construction projects by district
| District | Projects | Municipalities with projects |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich district | 69 | 1 |
| Bülach district | 36 | 11 |
| Horgen district | 32 | 8 |
| Meilen district | 29 | 9 |
| Uster district | 22 | 5 |
| Winterthur district | 18 | 6 |
| Pfäffikon district | 15 | 7 |
| Dietikon district | 10 | 4 |
| Hinwil district | 10 | 6 |
| Affoltern district | 8 | 3 |
| Andelfingen district | 5 | 3 |
| Dielsdorf district | 5 | 4 |
Municipalities with the most new construction projects
- 1.Zürich69 projects
- 2.Winterthur12 projects
- 3.Bülach10 projects
- 4.Uster10 projects
- 5.Kilchberg8 projects
- 6.Rüschlikon8 projects
- 7.Kloten7 projects
- 8.Küsnacht7 projects
- 9.Thalwil7 projects
- 10.Zumikon7 projects
Where the data comes from
The source is the official Swiss building register (GWR), not the property portals. That is why this page also shows new-build projects that are not yet advertised anywhere. The figures on this page are updated regularly, most recently on 26.10.2026.
Frequently asked questions about construction projects in Canton Zurich
Baulens currently shows 259 new construction projects with their own project website in Canton Zurich, across 67 municipalities in 12 districts (as of 26.10.2026). That is not the total number of new builds: the building register lists considerably more residential buildings that are planned, approved or under construction, many of them without a project website of their own.
Of the new construction projects with a project website, 24 are in planning and a further 93 are approved but not yet under construction. 142 projects are already being built.
Most new construction projects with a project website are currently in the districts of Zürich (69 projects), Bülach (36 projects) and Horgen (32 projects).
The pipeline for 2027: 117 projects with a project website are planned or approved today and not yet under construction. The Baulens map shows every site with its construction status.
All new construction projects in Canton Zurich on one map
Map, filters, statistics and details for every recorded new construction project in Canton Zurich.
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