February 2017: Monthly Development Review

Published on March 13, 2017

Construction of a new industrial facility in Limestone County topped the list of non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits increased, while certificates of occupancy (COs) decreased year-over-year.

Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits:

In February, 111 housing units were permitted, 99 single- and 12 multi-family. The top tracts for building permits last month were 109.01 (Hampton Cove) and 112 (Martin-Zierdt), where 27 units were permitted each (all single-family). This is a 27.6% increase over February 2016, when 87 housing units (all single-family) were permitted.

Residential Certificates of Occupancy (new construction) in Huntsville city limits:

83 housing units were granted certificates of occupancy (CO’s), including 82 single- and 1 multi-family units. The top tract for CO’s in the month of January was 109.01 (Hampton Cove) where 27 housing units were added, all single-family. This is a 44.3% decrease from February 2016, when 149 housing units (70 single- and 79 multi-family) were granted CO’s.

Non-Residential Permits Over $100,000 in Huntsville city limits

Orange: Contract amount greater than $1 Million

Green: Contract amount between $500,000-$999,999

Blue: Contract amount between $100,000-$499,999

Contract amounts are approximated. Data source: City of Huntsville Inspections Department

 
 
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