Carrington building permits increase nearly twofold from 2022 to 2023, city reports

The Central City is growing. Especially if you factor in the nearly doubled amount of building permits issued by the City of Carrington between 2022 and 2023, from 46 to 82.

From fences to roofs, houses to shingles and everything in-between, these building permits show what is being improved and what is being built in Carrington.

Shingles and tin roofs topped the list again this year for repair on homes and businesses during the year, with 36 permits.

The top project in 2023, was a home being built for $650,000, followed by a shop and storage units valued at $520,000 and another home for $420,000.

Arrowwood Prairie Co-op jumped in the building game with new concrete valued at $110,000.

Other large projects in the city included a home addition and a garage/storage building.

Those living in the city who needed privacy, purchased permits for four fences. Contrary to 2022 where there were no decks built, 2023 saw six decks or patios.

Home improvements and much-needed repair consisted of 11 siding projects, six egress windows and several concrete slabs.

Most of the permits issued in the city in 2023 were during the months of May through September, with May having the most at 20.

There were no permits issued during the months of January, one in February, two in November and one in December.

The largest cost of a building permit was $3,250, with over half of the permits costing only $20.