Building Permits

Houston Leads Nation in Homebuilding due to High Demand

Houston leads nation in homebuilding due to demand, easygoingness

Rapid population growth, uncomplicated regulatory environment keep builders busy

Cook County Property Owners Face Potential Tax Hikes Due to Misclassification Errors

Cook County Assessor’s mistakes undertaxed $444M in property value

Hundreds of new-builds, renovated properties misclassified; owners can be back-taxed up to three years

Los Angeles approves fewer residential permits in 2024

Los Angeles issues fewer residential permits in first half of 2024

Number of permitted homes falls 19%, despite stable interest rates and strong job market