St. Louis County Sees Sharp Decline in New Home Permits, While Lincoln County Booms by Nearly 82%

During the 12-month period ending November 30, 2024, a total of 3,756 building permits were issued for new single-family homes in the St. Louis area. This marks a 2.47% decrease from the previous 12 months, which recorded 3,851 permits. According to the latest data from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri (St. Louis HBA), four of the seven counties covered in the report experienced an increase in permits. Lincoln County continues to show great growth in new construction with an increase nearly 82%.