SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT LEADS OCTOBER BUILDING PERMITS
Work on two subdivisions was the high point for City of Brenham building permits in October.
building permit values through the month of
October.
(City of Brenham)
The city issued two permits totaling $2,541,164 to Clayton Collier of Collier Construction, pertaining to the Wilkins Valley subdivision. The permits are for street design on North Saeger Street and for the second phase of site development.
Another permit was issued for $877,468 for the second phase of civil construction at the Heritage Oaks subdivision. Work is contracted to Collier Construction.
Six new homes were permitted in October for $1,388,439, including one for $624,679 for a residence on Oak Hollow Lane. So far this year, 101 new homes have been permitted for $17,278,301.
During the month of October, the city issued 24 permits worth $5,399,599. That is down from October 2023, which had 43 permits for $6,914,504.
Through 2024 to date, the city’s permits come out to 270 on $43,665,794. In comparison, this time last year had 343 permits for $37,022,061.
Wow. 18% more cost for 73 fewer permits. If you can’t see the out of control national economic inflation with these numbers. There is a problem. This is why property owners need a major property tax rebate.