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Building permits slow in 2025; city has large pipeline but fewer issued permits so far, planning director says
Summary
Sandpoint planning staff reported a sharp drop in issued residential building permits in 2025 relative to the recent boom, while the city still holds a substantial number of entitled dwelling units in the development pipeline; staff signaled a shift toward infill and remodeling activity.
Sandpoint's planning and development director told council on June 4 that the city has issued far fewer residential building permits so far in 2025 compared with recent years, even as the number of entitled dwelling units in the project pipeline remains large.
Jason Welker presented quarterly building and permit data showing that year‑to‑date residential dwelling‑unit permits were roughly one‑quarter of the levels seen in recent years. He said the city had issued approximately 10…
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