St. Charles County reported strong building activity last year, led by growth in the residential sector.
It counted 1,723 single-family building permits in 2021, off from 1,778 in 2020 but still elevated from pre-pandemic figures.
Multifamily permits set a record, at 1,202, up from 1,173 in 2020, the county government said.
Together, the residential permits were worth $658 million in 2021, flat from 2020 but up from $556 million in 2019.
The county's director of community development, Mikeβ¦