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New-build projects in Herisau
Planned, authorised and started buildings from the official building register, plus building permit applications and forced auctions. As of 11.10.2026.
In brief
In Herisau (canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden), the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 58 buildings that are planned or under construction: 6 projected, 25 authorised and 27 under construction. Together they include 160 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Buildings planned and under construction
All projects, under construction first, then by number of dwellings.
Building permit applications in the last 12 months
4 publications in the official gazette. The latest:
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Schwellbrunnerstrasse 65, Herisau09.10.2026 · Schwellbrunnerstrasse 65
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Sturzenegg -, Herisau02.10.2026 · Sturzenegg -
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Buechschachen 2234, Herisau28.08.2026 · Buechschachen 2234
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Hinterhof, Herisau17.07.2026 · Hinterhof
Frequently asked questions about Herisau
How many new-build projects are there in Herisau?
In Herisau (canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden), the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 58 buildings that are planned or under construction: 6 projected, 25 authorised and 27 under construction. Together they include 160 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Where can I find building permit applications in Herisau?
Building permit applications from Herisau are published in the cantonal official gazette. Vorbau analyses them: in the last 12 months, 4 building permit applications were published. On the map, you’ll see them right on the plot.
How do I find out about new building projects in Herisau?
With an alert on vorbau.ch: draw an area around Herisau on the map and you’ll get an email as soon as a building there is newly registered, authorised, started or completed. One alert is free.
Other municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Sources: Federal Statistical Office, Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD); cantonal official gazettes via amtsblattportal.ch; SOGC. Planned buildings may change or not go ahead.