Cedar Rapids building permits hit all-time record

There’s never been a better year for construction projects in Cedar Rapids.

City manager Jeff Pomeranz told the Cedar Rapids city council this week that in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, the city issued 13,761 building permits, with an estimated total value of $750 million.

“That’s the highest level of building permit activity in the history of Cedar Rapids,” Mr. Pomeranz said. “It’s very impressive and exciting.”

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