July Housing Starts Fell as Building Permits Rebounded
July permits rose, but housing starts and completions fell, showing why new authorizations have not yet translated into more homes for buyers and renters.
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Tarpon Springs explains new Florida permit exemptions effective July 1
House Bill 803 creates limited permit exemptions for certain single-family residential work and temporary flood barriers, but Building Official approval is still required before work begins.
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Bitcoin-mining company plans Cascade facility; city permits still pending
A bitcoin-mining company plans to build an operation in Cascade with backing from the local economic-development corporation, but construction cannot begin until required city permits are approved.
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Summit County takes over new Barberton building-permit work starting Aug. 1
Summit County’s Division of Building Standards assumed responsibility for new Barberton building-standards work on Aug. 1, 2026, while the city handled inspections for active and open permits through the transition date.
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Culver City extends moratorium on new drive-through uses for nearly 11 months
Culver City’s interim moratorium on new drive-through uses was extended for an additional 10 months and 15 days, delaying new permits and entitlements while the city continues its review.
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Coeur d’Alene Raises Impact Fees as Council Weighs More Increases
Coeur d’Alene’s 2026 development impact fees rose 3.9% July 1, while a City Council hearing considered additional building, planning and water fees.
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Bozeman building-fee update takes effect amid $28.8M construction plan
Bozeman’s building-fee update is effective Aug. 1 as the city carries out a 14-project, $28.8 million transportation and utility construction program.
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San Bernardino City Unified developer fees take effect August 1
SBCUSD’s fee schedule lists higher residential and commercial-industrial school-facilities charges for permits reviewed on or after August 1, while the self-storage rate remains unchanged.
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Winter Park adds a limited permit exemption for some small single-family home projects
Winter Park is implementing a Florida law that may exempt qualifying work valued at less than $7,500 from the building-permit requirement, but homeowners and contractors must submit a request and supporting documentation.
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Frisco’s new 6% technology fee now applies to covered permit filings
Frisco’s 6% technology fee took effect August 1 for covered permits, projects, licenses and other submissions processed through the city’s land-development and permitting system.
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What Jefferson County’s wildfire code means for Pine-area projects
Jefferson County’s wildfire code took effect July 1. Pine-area owners should check the WUI map before filing permits for additions or exterior work.
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Orlando homeowners can seek permit exemptions for some projects under $7,500
Orlando homeowners may qualify for a limited exemption on projects under $7,500, but must verify flood status, submit documents and await city review.
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Mesa’s Full Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees Began July 1
Mesa’s six-month phase-in ended July 1, putting full one-time water and wastewater capacity fees on qualifying new or upsized connections—not existing monthly bills.
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Topsfield building department hours change: new Mon–Wed and Thurs window
Topsfield building/inspection office hours change at Town Hall (8 West Common St.): Mon–Wed 7–12, Thu 7–11; Friday closed. Inspections Mon–Thurs 10–2.
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June 2026 housing starts rise, permits fall: Census/HUD pipeline signals
June 2026 housing starts rose to a 1.427M SAAR pace while permits fell to 1.367M—an early pipeline signal for future construction.
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Margate’s July 1 building-permit exemptions (HB 803): small projects—what’s exempt
Starting July 1, 2026, Margate will apply CS/CS/HB 803 building-permit exemptions for qualifying small single-family work. Here’s what’s exempt.
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HB 803 starts in Cape Coral: $7,500 minor-permit exemption & SFHA limits
Cape Coral is reminding residents that Florida’s HB 803 starts July 1, 2026. A limited $7,500-under exemption exists, but SFHA flood zones are excluded.
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Farmington updating building codes; 90-day review starts June 20, 2026
Farmington opened a 90-day review window starting June 20, 2026 for proposed ICC/NEC building code updates before City Council considers adoption.
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Visalia warns contractors about fake permit invoices tied to Site Plan Review
Visalia is warning builders, developers and property owners about fake invoices and phishing emails aimed at active Site Plan Review and permit cases.
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Reno says Lucky Motel is unsafe to occupy after unpermitted conversion
Reno NV – City officials say 21 households were relocated from the Lucky Motel after an unpermitted apartment conversion left it unsafe to occupy.
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Honolulu to host Rebuild Oahu event as storm-damaged property owners sort out permits and repairs
Honolulu HI – A city recovery event in Waialua on April 18 will help storm-damaged residents and businesses navigate permits, repairs and aid.