New Construction Permits in Sarasota up by 41%

Building permits for new construction building permits in Sarasota County were up in 2013 compared to 2012. This is a clear sign that the housing market and construction industry are bouncing back. However, some people are concerned that this growth comes with a price.

Building permits in Sarasota County were up 41% with almost 900 new homes. Although this is good for the local economy there are those who are worried about the impacts, particularly the risk of traffic gridlock and taxes going up to accommodate growth.

Source: Building permit numbers up, so are concerns, WWSB ABC 7 (January 8, 2014)