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New-build projects in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
All planned, authorised and started buildings from the official building register, by municipality. As of 11.10.2026.
In brief
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 333 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 20 municipalities: 88 projected, 135 authorised and 110 under construction. They include 567 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Municipalities in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
20 municipalities with planned or ongoing construction. Sort:
| Municipality | Buildings | Dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| Herisau | 58 | 160 |
| Heiden | 34 | 68 |
| Speicher | 29 | 76 |
| Waldstatt | 28 | 21 |
| Lutzenberg | 26 | 52 |
| Urnäsch | 21 | 41 |
| Walzenhausen | 21 | 15 |
| Teufen (AR) | 19 | 29 |
| Gais | 18 | 38 |
| Hundwil | 17 | 11 |
| Schwellbrunn | 15 | 12 |
| Rehetobel | 9 | 15 |
| Bühler | 8 | 8 |
| Reute (AR) | 7 | 13 |
| Wald (AR) | 7 | 1 |
| Grub (AR) | 6 | 4 |
| Stein (AR) | 4 | 2 |
| Schönengrund | 2 | 0 |
| Trogen | 2 | 0 |
| Wolfhalden | 2 | 1 |
Building permit applications in the last 30 days
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Zelg 1339 - 1342, Zelg, Wolfhalden09.10.2026 · Wolfhalden · Zelg 1339 - 1342
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Schwellbrunnerstrasse 65, Herisau09.10.2026 · Herisau · Schwellbrunnerstrasse 65
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Schönaustrasse 3, Urnäsch09.10.2026 · Urnäsch · Schönaustrasse 3
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Lippenrüti 404, Lippenrüti, Wolfhalden09.10.2026 · Wolfhalden · Lippenrüti 404
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Battenhusstrasse 13, Teufen (AR)09.10.2026 · Teufen (AR) · Battenhusstrasse 13
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Wüschbach 152, Wüschbach, Wolfhalden02.10.2026 · Wolfhalden · Wüschbach 152
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Dorf 14, Stein (AR)02.10.2026 · Stein (AR) · Dorf 14
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Stöcken 152, Stein (AR)02.10.2026 · Stein (AR) · Stöcken 152
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Schönenbüelstrasse 9, Teufen (AR)02.10.2026 · Teufen (AR) · Schönenbüelstrasse 9
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Seeallee 1a, Heiden02.10.2026 · Heiden · Seeallee 1a
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Hintere Lortanne 5, Teufen (AR)02.10.2026 · Teufen (AR) · Hintere Lortanne 5
- Kommunale Baugesuchspublikation: Sturzenegg -, Herisau02.10.2026 · Herisau · Sturzenegg -
Upcoming forced auctions
- WohnungGrub AR · Auction on 13.11.2026
Frequently asked questions about the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
How many new-build projects are there in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings lists 333 buildings that are planned or under construction, spread across 20 municipalities: 88 projected, 135 authorised and 110 under construction. They include 567 planned dwellings. As of 11.10.2026.
Where is the most building activity in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
The most projects are in Herisau (58), Heiden (34), Speicher (29).
Where can I find building permit applications in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Building permit applications are published in the official gazette of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Vorbau analyses them daily: in the last 12 months there were 218 publications. On the map, they appear on the relevant plot.
Sources: Federal Statistical Office, Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD); cantonal official gazettes via amtsblattportal.ch; SOGC.