Peru home construction is increasing compared to last year – People are seeking value!
By John T. Ryan
Peru hasn’t been immune to the national slowdown in new home construction, but eleven site-built and modular home permits have been issued through October compared to seven during the same period last year. Code Enforcement Officer Paul Blaine said the site-built home are generally smaller than in previous years. He explained that some developers would like to build in their existing subdivisions, but they’re awaiting an improved real estate trend.
Permits for single and double-wide mobile homes have also increased. Ten permits had been issued at this time last year and fifteen have been issued this year. Paul Blaine said the movement of mobile homes out of the Shurcliff Mobil Home Park is related to the mobile home increase.
Homeowners are also undertaking more smaller projects such as garages, decks, porches and additions. One hundred twenty two building permits have been issued this year versus one hundred eleven during the same period last year.
During the period 2000-2005 forty to fifty site-built homes were being constructed annually.
Posted: November 22nd, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Zoning Board News.