County Code Cements Tension Between Regulators, Homebuilders - Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Oconee County's regulations on slab construction lead to higher home prices for potential buyers, say experts.
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Oconee County's regulations on slab construction lead to higher home prices for potential buyers, say experts.
Help Gilmer Thrive was a six person panel discussion focused on addressing housing issues within Gilmer County.
The Georgia High Country Builders Association hosted a panel discussion, entitled Help Gilmer Thrive to discuss housing issues in the county.
(The Center Square) â A spike in lumber prices has compounded the state's housing crisis, Georgia housing advocates said. The price of lumber increased by 300% this spring compared with the same time last year, reports show. The building material reached an all-time high of $1,515 per thousand board feet on May 28. The price of oriented strand board, which is most often used for sheathing, has increased by 400% since last spring. House Builders Association of Georgia Vice President Austin Hackney said the price increases have added nearly $36,000 since April 2020 to the price of an av...