Owen Sound – Building permits issued in October were valued at $1.2 million, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Kevin Hicks. The total value of construction to date is higher than in 2013.
The major projects issued permits last month were construction of an addition to École Saint-Dominique Savio, valued at $852,900; and alterations to the remaining building at the former PPG site, valued at $225,000.
Attached are the 2014 Building Stats for the City of Owen Sound. The table below compares the number of building permits issued last month with the same month last year, as well as construction values and number of new homes:
| Monthly | Number of Permits by Month | Construction Value | New Homes |
| October 2014 | 27 | $1,235,000 | 0 |
| October 2013 | 21 | $2,692,350 | 1 |
The table below compares the number of building permits issued to date this year with the same month last year, as well as construction values and number of new homes:
| Year to Date | Number of Permits | Construction Value | New Homes |
| 2014 | 248 | $12,848,797 | 8 |
| 2013 | 238 | $10,403,571 | 22 |
Source - City of Owen Sound
