The number of permits issued for new privately owned residential construction is an excellent indicator of growth and economic vitality. After years of declining building permits that began in 2006, Pittsburgh’s trend has slowly improved. From 2011 to 2013, building permits increased by 1,649 units. In 2014, permits declined by 373, and then rose by... More
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New Building Permits – Benchmark Regions
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New Building Permits – Pittsburgh Counties
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New Building Permits
The number of permits issued for new privately owned residential construction is an excellent indicator of growth and economic vitality. New building permits in Allegheny County began to rise in 2011 and peaked in 2015 with building permits for 2,957 total units. Since 2015, the number of permits have declined with 1,990 units approved in... More