Category: Development
June 2019 – Monthly Development Review
July 9, 2019
Construction in Greenbrier and Downtown topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. Residential permits and CO’s increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In June, 132 housing units were permitted, 115 single- and 17 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.22 (Providence), where 21 units were permitted, 4 single- and 17 multi-family. This is a 4.8% increase over June 2018, when 126 housing [ more ]
Read MoreMay 2019 – Monthly Development Review
June 5, 2019
Building permits were issued for approximately $20 million in non-residential projects last month. Residential CO’s doubled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In May, 145 housing units were permitted, 130 single- and 15 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 24 units were permitted, all single-family. This is a 52.7% decrease over May 2018, when 307 housing units (113 single- [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville earns national rankings for safe street policies and biking improvements
May 16, 2019
Huntsville’s commitment to making streets safer and more bike and pedestrian friendly has recently earned the City two national accolades. A Best City for Bikes People for Bikes reviewed biking infrastructure in 509 cities and Huntsville ranked 37th in its annual rating of The Best Cities for Bikes, placing the Rocket City well ahead of Memphis, Knoxville and Nashville. Places for Bikes also ranked Huntsville 3rd in the nation in its successful [ more ]
Read MoreApril 2019 – Monthly Development Review
May 8, 2019
New industrial projects topped the list of the largest non-residential building permits issued in April. Residential permits and CO’s both increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In April, 439 housing units were permitted, 152 single- and 287 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 14.02 (Research Park), where 284 units were permitted, all multi-family. This is a 173% increase over April 2018, when 161 housing [ more ]
Read MoreMarch 2019 – Monthly Development Review
April 11, 2019
The Johnson Legacy Complex in North Huntsville was one of the largest non-residential building permits issued in March. Residential CO’s more than doubled year-over-year due to an increase in new apartment units. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In March, 107 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 25 units were permitted. This is a 58.4% [ more ]
Read MoreFebruary 2019 – Monthly Development Review
March 11, 2019
Office and retail projects were among the list of non-residential building permits issued in February. Residential permits and CO’s both increased more than 20 percent year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In February, 173 housing units were permitted, including 143 single- and 30 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.21 (53 North), where 45 units were permitted, 15 single- and 30 multi-family. This is a 23.6% [ more ]
Read MoreJanuary 2019 – Monthly Development Review
February 12, 2019
New office buildings topped the list of non-residential building permits issued in January. Residential permits increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In January, 127 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 109.01 (Hampton Cove), where 34 units were permitted. This is a 35.1% increase over January 2018, when 94 housing units (all single-family) were permitted. Residential Certificates of Occupancy (new construction) [ more ]
Read MoreDecember 2018 – Monthly Development Review
January 11, 2019
Initial work on the Mazda-Toyota plant in Limestone County were among the non-residential building permits issued in December. Residential permits increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In December, 77 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 14 units were permitted. This is a 10% increase over December 2017, when 70 housing units (all single-family) were permitted. [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Holiday Hours for week of December 24, 2018
December 21, 2018
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed for non essential personnel on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, December 26. Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Week of December 24 City of Huntsville sanitation will not collect garbage on December 24 and 25. View the alternate garbage pick up schedule for the week of December 24. Public Transportation Holiday [ more ]
Read MoreNovember 2018 – Monthly Development Review
December 6, 2018
Industrial expansions and a hotel renovation were among the top non-residential building permits in November. Residential permits and CO’s decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In November, 109 housing units were permitted, 103 single- and 6 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 18 units were permitted, all single-family. This is a 16.8% decrease over November 2017, when 131 housing units [ more ]
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