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Barry County planning department reports 1,002 building permits in 2024, cites housing affordability and measured growth
Summary
The county planning and zoning department reported 1,002 building permits, roughly 2,500 trade permits and $49,397 in revenue for 2024, and said housing availability and affordability remain concerns; commissioners asked for clarification on land divisions, address assignments and minimum parcel sizes.
Barry County — At the Jan. 28 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, a planning and zoning staff member identified as Jeff presented the department’s 2024 year‑end report, telling commissioners that overall permit activity was similar to prior years but that housing affordability and availability remain ongoing concerns.
Jeff reported 1,002 building permits issued in 2024 and a total of about 2,500 electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. The department generated $49,397 in revenue in…
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