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Housing Growth

Housing Construction Grows In Jefferson County

February 1, 2022 Tagged With: Housing Growth, In Print Feb 2022, land use, population growth, zoning

chart of housing permits in Jefferson County

When The Observer looked at Jefferson County home construction trends in May of 2021, the County’s Office of Impact Fees reported that 149 residential building permits had been issued countywide during the first three months of 2021. The numbers for the full year were even more impressive, as numbers for single family and townhouse construction were double the annual rate seen in the past decade. Read the Full Story >>

Housing Trends Indicate Growth In Jefferson County

April 30, 2021 Tagged With: Housing Growth

A graph showing a sharp increase in housing permits issued in Jefferson County in 2020 compared to the previous 15 years.

Jefferson County has seen a steady pace of new home construction since the recovery after the 2008 recession. Permit numbers for the first few months of 2021 indicate a significant increase in construction may be coming. Read the Full Story >>

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