2021 Leelanau County Building Permits

After a challenging 2020 with the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, 2021 proved to bounce back in a big way for Leelanau County Home Builders. 2021 Total Building Permits Issued in Leelanau increased +34.79% over 2020 and Total Value of Permits increased +65.35% to a new record high of almost $74 million! Many builders are now booking jobs 1-2 years in advance as they struggle to find enough employees.

2020 Leelanau County Building Permits

There is no doubt that Leelanau County Contractors had a challenging start to 2020 with the Covid-19 lock down restrictions that were put in place. Once construction started to open up many homeowners were also hesitant to allow contractors in their occupied homes to complete remodels. Although the number of permits dropped to 457 and the value of the permits dropped to a total of $44.72 million the contractors that we have spoken to recently are now as busy as ever! We expect 2021 to bring a return of the construction numbers back to 2017-2019 figures after a very unusual 2020.

2019 Leelanau County Building Permits

In 2017 we saw the largest total amount of Leelanau County building permits issued since 2007 with 739 building permits issued throughout all of Leelanau County. In 2018 the number decreased slightly to 713 total permits issued and fell drastically to 551 permits in 2019. The total dollar value of permits issued increased slightly from $64.18 Million in 2017 to $65.95 Million in 2018, and settled slightly at $64.78 Million in 2019. It seems that local builders are starting to take on fewer projects, although much larger projects such as new construction instead of small remodels.

Leelanau County Building Permits 2007-2018

Leelanau County Building Permits 2007-2018

In 2017 we saw the largest total amount of Leelanau County building permits issued since 2007 with 739 building permits issued throughout all of Leelanau County. This year the number decreased slightly to 713 total permits issued throughout 2018. The total dollar value of permits issued increased slightly from $64.187 Million in 2017 to $65.95 Million in 2018.

Leelanau County Building Permits 2007-2017

Leelanau County Building Permits 2007-2017

According to the Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBA), the median new home construction price in the Greater Grand Traverse area is $437,180. This is the highest in the state and places it within reach of only 10% of the households in our area, or only available to those that can qualify by having a household income of $116,620 per year.

2014 Leelanau County Building Permits

2014 LEELANAU COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS

The Leelanau County Building Department is reporting that 506 permits were issued in 2014 at an estimated value of $42,283,906.

Below you will find a chart totaling permits and estimated values of construction within Leelanau County from 2007-2014!

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2013 Leelanau County Building Permits

2013 Leelanau County Building Permits

The Leelanau County Building Department is reporting that 456 permits were issued in 2013 at an estimated value of $42,892,808. This is the highest amount of estimated value and total permits issued since 2008!

Below you will find a chart totaling permits and estimated values of construction within Leelanau County from 2009-2013!

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Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: realestate@oltersdorf.com

Leelanau County Building Permits - 2012

2012 Leelanau County Building Permits

The Leelanau County Building Department is reporting that 376 permits were issued in 2012 at an estimated value of $32,051,234. Although the total number of permits issued decreased, the total estimated value had its highest year-end total since 2008.

Below you will find a chart totaling permits and estimated values of construction within Leelanau County from 2009 through 2012.

 

 

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Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: realestate@oltersdorf.com

2011 Leelanau County Building Permits

2007-2011 Leelanau County Building Permits

The Leelanau County Building Department is reporting that 454 permits were issued in 2011 at an estimated value of $26,897,501. That is a decrease of 3 permits (-.07%) and an estimated $2,015,527 in value (-7%) compared to 2010.

Below you will find a chart totaling permits and estimated values of construction within Leelanau County from 2008 through 2011.

Check back often as we will post the year-end 2011 Leelanau and Grand Traverse County real estate sales data within the next several weeks. This report will provide median and average sales price, total houses sold, and total volume sold for 2011 and previous years for each county!

Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
http://www.Oltersdorf.com
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: realestate@oltersdorf.com

2010 Leelanau County Building Permits

 

The Leelanau County Building Department is reporting that 451 permits were issued in 2010 at an estimated value of $28,913,028. That is an increase of 21% in total permits over 2009 and a 6.4% jump in estimate value. Below you will find a chart totaling permits and estimated values of construction within Leelanau County from 2008 through 2010. Local area builders are very optimistic that the worst of the construction slowdown in Leelanau County is behind us and the trend will continue through 2011.

 

Check back often as we will post the year end 2010 Leelanau and Grand Traverse County real estate sales data within the next several weeks. This report will provide median and average sales price, total houses sold, and total volume sold for 2010 and previous years for each county!


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Phone: (231) 271-7777

Email: RealEstate@Oltersdorf.com