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Andover staff: building permits down about 30% year‑over‑year
3411553 · May 20, 2025
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Summary
City staff reported a sharp slowdown in building permits across the metro area, citing higher interest rates and construction costs as primary drivers.
City planning staff told the Andover Planning Commission on June 3 that building permits have declined sharply this year, down roughly 30% compared with the same period last year.
The report said the decline is widespread…
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