Contractors wrestle with lengthy permit process amid housing crisis – CBS San Francisco
Despite calls to build more homes to solve the Bay Area’s housing woes, the rate of building permits for new homes has slowed considerably, worsening the crisis. Work comes to a grinding halt for designer and contractor Tim Pond when building permits aren’t issued in a timely manner. “It becomes difficult to even get an inspection scheduled sometimes,” said Pond. “It’s not impossible, but it takes time.” Housing experts say building and planning departments still face staffing shortages, leading to a backlog of permits being processed, and longer waits for…
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