Permits office reports steady construction growth and spikes in 911 addressing

Apr 29, 2026

Permits staff told commissioners residential construction remains steady and that the county has seen months with over 200 new 911 addresses, signaling property activation and growth across Polk County.

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A presenter from the Permits Office reported to the court that permit activity shows steady, healthy residential growth and that septic permits and 911 addressing have been notably high. "A couple months, we've seen over 200 new addresses, so that's a lot," the presenter said, adding that the pattern reflects subdivision approvals over the past five years leading to building activity now.

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