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Austin’s residential permitting figures slide further amidst spiking construction costs
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· September 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Residential permitting figures have declined. This decrease occurs as construction costs are rising. The decline in permitting figures is a notable trend. Further information on this topic is…
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Residential permitting figures have declined. This decrease occurs as construction costs are rising. The decline in permitting figures is a notable trend. Further information on this topic is available from The Real Deal. Details on the extent of the decline and its implications are not provided here, but can be found through the source.
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Category: Local Published: September 28, 2026 Source: The Real Deal Reading time: 1 min
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