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Building department: construction values down 23% year over year; county seeks additional inspectors
3441956 · May 22, 2025
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Chief building official Richard Nelson reported a 23% drop in construction value compared with last year, a spike in reported new-home valuation, and an ongoing inspector shortage; the department's review times remain within target ranges.
Richard Nelson, Medina County chief building official, reported to commissioners that the county’s value of construction in April is about 23% lower than the same month last year. He said a single-month spike raised the reported new-home valuation to $452,000 and that the year‑to‑date average…
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