According to the latest Annual Builder Practices Survey (ABPS), one in four new single-family detached homes were built in established neighborhoods in 2020. Homes built on infill lots constituted 18.6% of new homes, while homes built after tearing down an existing building constituted 6.4% of new homes.
According to the latest Annual Builder Practices Survey (ABPS), one in four new single-family detached homes were built in established neighborhoods in 2020. This includes 19% of new homes that were built on infill lots and 6% that involved tearing down an old building prior to building a brand new single-family detached home. These shares vary significantly across the United… Read More ›
EBR Metropolitan Council unanimously approved the proposed ordinance increasing commercial and residential plan review and permit fees effective January 1, 2022.
During the public hearing/meeting, Karen Zito, HBA|GBR President and CEO and Larry Bankston, Growth Coalition, praised the progress made by the council and administration. Councilmember Dwight Hudson continued the sentiment and asked Rachael Lambert, Director of Development, to be acknowledged for her diligence in working with industry.
HBA|GBR previously shared information on the ordinance in this post.
To learn more about the new permitting fee structure and other industry issues, please contact Melissa Parmelee, VP of Community and Government Relations.
The labor market continues to tighten, especially for the construction industry. The count of open construction jobs increased to 410,000 unfilled positions in October, the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000). The housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials to add inventory. Hiring in the… Read More ›
To learn more about economic indicators and other industry issues, please contact Melissa Parmelee, Community and Government Relations.
