Anderson County Housing Permits Up 53 Percent in May

New Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling permits were up 53% in Anderson Couinty compared to May 2016.

This year saw 101 new permits, up from 66 in 2016. As a result, revenue also increased by 43 percent, bringing in almost $130,000 in 2017. 

“It’s always encouraging to see an increase in residential growth, mainly because it implies continued confidence in our community," said Steve Newton, govenmental affairs director for Anderson County. "It means people want to be here and are willing to invest in the future with us.”