July 9,2015-
Home building in Tulare County has jumped by some 40% so far this year compared to the first half year of 2014 according to Construction Monitor.
Through July 7, 2015 builders have permitted 562 new homes compared to 406 unit in the first half of 2014.
Lennar is the top builder in the county with 89 permits followed by Woodside Homes of Fresno based on value. Based on number San Joaquin Valley Homes has permitted 92 homes so far this year. The local company permitted just 38 during the same period of 2013.
The value of all residential permits is $168 million compared to $127 million for the same period in 2014.
There has also been a notable increase in installation of solar panel permits on homes numbering 1200 so far this year compared to 770 during the same period in 2014.
On the commercial side the value of all commercial permits all totaled $75.7million compared $72.7 million in 2014.