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Pikes Peak Regional Building reports modest single‑family gains, sharp drop in new multifamily permits and high inspection volumes
Summary
Pikes Peak Regional Building told council that single‑family permitting rose modestly, new commercial and new multifamily permits declined in 2024, re‑roofing remained high following 2023 hail damage, and the department completed nearly 300,000 inspections last year.
Pikes Peak Regional Building presented its 2024 annual report to the Colorado Springs City Council, reporting modest gains in single‑family permitting, a sizable drop in new commercial and multifamily permits, a continued elevated volume of reroof permits tied to the 2023 hail season, and a large number of field inspections.
Why it matters: Building permit trends affect housing supply, construction employment and municipal revenue. Councilmembers used the presentation to ask about accessory dwelling units (ADUs), condo permitting and how to track long‑term build‑out of named communities such as Banning Lewis and Wolf Ranch.
Key permit and construction figures Greg D'Ingrando, public information officer with Pikes Peak Regional Building, and Roger Lovell presented several headline figures. They reported a breakdown of single‑family permits that included 2,463 detached home permits, 273 townhome…
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