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Shelton staff outline permit backlog and pipeline of hundreds of homes in coming years
Summary
Building staff presented a December 2025 snapshot showing 59 new submissions, 103 issued but incomplete permits, and several large subdivisions (including 199‑lot and 364‑lot projects) that could add hundreds of homes over time. Staff proposed a rolling status report so council and the public can track likely near‑term housing production.
At the study session, Shelton’s building official (identified as Jason in the transcript) presented a December 2025 snapshot of permits and development activity and suggested changes to how the city reports permitting progress to the council.
Jason said the snapshot showed 59 permits submitted in December, 103 permits issued but not completed, 50 new permanent applications and 43 building inspections. He also noted one new single‑family home was issued in the Hillcrest neighborhood in…
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