During the month of August, Lee County Community Development issued permits for 34 single-family homes valued at $10.4 million to be built in unincorporated Lee County. In comparison, there were 33 permits for single-family homes issued in July and 37 issued in August 2008.

There were 10 multi-family units permitted in unincorporated Lee County during August, compared to eight the previous month and 32 in August 2008.

Permits were issued for four new commercial buildings valued at $1.9 million in unincorporated Lee County, compared to $2.1 million the previous month. In August 2008, newly permitted commercial buildings were valued at $6.2 million.

Lee County Community Development oversees planning, zoning, development, and building services, environmental review, building inspection and code enforcement for the unincorporated areas of the county.

To learn more about the department and its services, visit www.lee-county.com/dcd.

Source: Lee County Community Development