St. Johns County is one of the fastest growing housing markets in Northeast Florida, and it may be about to grow faster. County officials are weighing several Agricultural Enclave applications that together cover about 5,400 acres, land that could eventually be opened to new housing. A public hearing is scheduled for August 18, 2026, per Action News Jax and the Jacksonville Daily Record.
What is being proposed
An Agricultural Enclave is rural or farm land that is largely surrounded by existing development. A 2025 Florida law limits how much a county can restrict development on these enclaves, and that is the lever behind the current filings. St. Johns County commissioners have discussed their legal options on the new law, but several applications are still advancing, including one in the Nocatee area. Final unit counts, road plans, and school capacity all get worked out through the county approval process, so nothing here is built or guaranteed yet.
Separately, the county Planning and Zoning Agency advanced a request to rezone about 23 acres near the county airport from Open Rural to Airport Development. That recommendation is set to reach the Board of County Commissioners on the same August 18 date, per the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Why it matters if you are buying or selling
Future supply is the story. St. Johns County has led the region on price and demand for years, and roughly 5,400 acres of potential new development is a meaningful signal for the southern county and the Nocatee corridor. More rooftops over time can shape everything from commute times to which builders are competing for buyers. If you are watching the EverRange and Nocatee area, this is the pipeline behind it. For the wider market picture, see our Jacksonville housing market data hub, and for the corridor itself, our EverRange community guide.
None of this changes today's comps. It is a planning-stage story, and the value is in watching it early rather than reacting late.
People also ask
What is an Agricultural Enclave in Florida?
An Agricultural Enclave is farmland or rural land that is largely surrounded by existing development. A 2025 Florida law limits how much a county can restrict development on these enclaves, which is why several St. Johns County parcels are now moving toward approval.
How much land could be developed in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County is weighing several Agricultural Enclave applications that together cover about 5,400 acres, including a filing in the Nocatee area, per Action News Jax and the Jacksonville Daily Record. Final unit counts and timing depend on the county approvals.
When is the St. Johns County development hearing?
A public hearing on the Agricultural Enclave applications is scheduled for August 18, 2026. A separate airport-area rezoning of about 23 acres is set to reach the Board of County Commissioners the same day, per the Jacksonville Daily Record.
The takeaway
St. Johns County could open about 5,400 acres to new development under a 2025 state law, with a public hearing on August 18, 2026. It is early, and the county still has to work through approvals, road capacity, and schools. But for a market this supply constrained, a pipeline this size is worth watching now. We will track it as it moves. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and this is general information, not investment advice.
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This article was compiled with the help of automated tools from public reporting and may contain errors. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. It is for general information only and is not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Verify all facts independently before relying on them. Sources: Action News Jax and the Jacksonville Daily Record, coverage dated July to August 2026.