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Medina County building official reports mixed 2024 construction results; new online payments rolling out
Summary
Building department reported that although December construction value fell sharply, 2024 ended 4.5% above 2023; the average new-home cost in 2024 was $415,000; new online payment vendor launched with initial issues.
Richard, a representative from the Medina County building department, reported that December's value of construction declined about 44% compared with the prior December, but the year closed 4.5% higher overall than the previous year. He gave the county-wide average new-home cost for 2024 as $415,000 and said the year-end total home starts was about 400, with 17 starts in December (approximately seven below the five-year average).
Richard said December receipts were down, reflecting lower residential and commercial activity for that month, and that the department anticipates more activity in spring. He also reported that the county began using a new online payment provider on Jan. 1; staff have found the implementation uneven because the vendor has provided information piecemeal, but the system allows staff to void mistaken payments immediately. The department plans additional automation to reduce user errors.
Why it matters: Building-permit and construction trends affect county revenue and planning, and changes to payment processing can affect permit turnaround times for residents and builders.
Details from the presentation
- 2024 new-home cost (county average): $415,000 (reported by the building department). - December 2024 home starts: 17; five-year average for December is approximately 24 (Richard said December was about seven below the five-year average). - Year-end home starts for 2024: ~400. - New online payment provider went live Jan. 1; implementation issues include piecemeal vendor communications and planned further automation.
Context and next steps: The building official said Wadsworth City permit data will appear in next month's report as the county has begun processing Wadsworth residential permits. No decisions or votes were associated with the update; the presentation was informational.
