December 2015 Building Business News

December 2015

Past Presidents Annual Dinner –

page 2December Code Credit Classes –

page 9New Board Members –

page 11

Don’t miss the 2016 Economic Forecast, page 4

Brenner Holland, Hunt Midwest Res-idential, was welcomed into his role as 2016 president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City at the November annual meeting of the Board of Directors. A native of the Kan-sas City area, he and his wife Kim and family reside in Overland Park, Kansas. As he prepares to lead the KCBHA, Brenner said, “I appreciate the support of the builders, associates and staff who have worked so hard, through some very tough times, to bring this organization to this point of stability and growth.”

Brenner joined Hunt Midwest in 2004 as manager of residential projects, was promoted to director of residential real estate and entitlements in January of 2007 and to general manager of resi-dential development in March of 2012 and to vice president of residential de-velopment in January 2015. Brenner also manages construction services, in-cluding general contracting and project management, for a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects and assists with company-wide new business development.

An active member of the KCHBA for many years, Brenner has served on the executive, finance and governmental affairs committees. He is especially

focused on working with federal and state legisla-tors, local mayors, city council members, etc. to discuss issues that impact our industry and to try to influence pos-itive change and keep governmental overreach to a minimum. Brenner states that involvement in the KCHBA has al-lowed him to “get to know leaders in our in-dustry that I don’t get to work with daily through the many networking and leadership events HBA provides.” On the national level, he was elected as a national di-rector for the National Home Builders Associ-ation and serves on its land development committee.

The volunteers and staff of the KCHBA are excited to support Brenner in his goals for 2016:

o Increase public awareness of the benefits to individual families and the community that come with construction and purchase of

new homeso Grow base of young leaders and

next generation builderso Increase involvement of women in

the organizationo Grow our relationships with

government and quasi-governmental leaders and staff

o Maintain fiscal strength and security of the organization

Brenner Holland to Lead KCHBA in 2016

Brenner Holland, 2016 President, Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

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Dec. 2 Inaugural CelebrationDec. 10 Art of Framing ClassDec. 11 Wall Bracing ClassDec. 15 Board of Directors Meeting

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Roy & Chris Ragland with Travis (1999 and 2011) and Maqual Graham

John Moffitt, Jr (2003), Bob Sailors (1979) and Tom Woods (1991)

Each year those who have served as president of the Home Builders Asso-ciation gather for dinner to induct the most recent past president into their cir-cle. A festive group of past presidents and their spouses attended this year’s celebration at Webster House as Chris Ragland (2014 president) was present-ed with her Past President medal. The Past Presidents Dinner is a great eve-ning of sharing laughs, memories, and stories. The wealth of home building ex-perience represented by this group is an invaluable resource for the HBA and we appreciate their on-going participation in the Association.

Past Presidents Welcome Chris Ragland

Bob Frost (2004 President) presents Past President Medal to Chris Ragland

Bruce Rieke (2005) with Bob Sailors

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New Member CoffeeCurrent KCHBA members and the HBA staff welcomed new members to the association at a coffee held on November 19. New member events are held on a regular basis and offer networking and orientation to HBA events, marketing opportunities, and member benefits.

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The HBA staff sends best wishes for a wonderful holiday season to all our members and friends of the HBA!

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Let the KCHBA help you plan for 2016 by attending the Economic Forecast Breakfast on January 13th at the Over-land Park Convention Center. Two nationally known economists will share their outlook for home building, em-ployment, consumer activity and other elements that affect every business.

David Crowe is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the National

Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Dr. Crowe is responsible for NAHB’s forecast of housing and economic trends, survey research and analysis of the home building industry and consumer preferences as well as microeconomic analysis of government policies that affect housing.

Christopher Kuehl is a managing direc-tor of Armada Corporate Intelligence and one of the co-founders of the com-pany. Dr. Kuehl is a Kansas City area resident and can offer an especially relevant view of local economic condi-tions. Dr. Kuehl is the chief editor for the Business Intelligence Brief, a daily report distributed world-wide by busi-ness organizations. He serves as Chief Economist for the National Association for Credit Management and is the Eco-nomic Analyst for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association.

With over 150 people expected to be in attendance, the Economic Forecast

Where’s the Economy Going in 2016?Breakfast offers valuable information and the opportunity to network with a wide variety of KCHBA members. Call 816-942-8800 to reserve your seat--$35 for members and $50 non-members. Registration begins at 7:45 am; breakfast and the program begin at 8:30. Special appreciation goes to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, presenting sponsor of the 2016 Economic Forecast Breakfast.

The 2015 Economic Forecast drew a large crowd to the Overland Park Convention Center

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KANSAS CITYDecember 2015 • Volume 21 • Issue 12

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2015 Executive CommitteeHome Builders Association

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The Artisan Home Tour Steering Com-mittee is now accepting letters of intent with a $1,000 deposit from builders in-terested in submitting a design concept for the summer 2017 Artisan Home Tour presented by the KCHBA. Final plans and/or design concepts must be submit-ted to the review committee by January 29, 2016.

After the success of the 2015 Artisan Home Tour in September, the organiz-ers agreed that builders and homebuyers are interested in this type of event. The custom homes feature elevated design standards, superior craftsmanship, cut-ting-edge technologies and exquisite products. These are just some of the many qualities today’s homebuyers have come to appreciate, expect and celebrate from premier homebuilders.

Each of the approved homes for the 2017 event will be held to the highest quality standards thanks to an architect review process, where the architectural plans will be judged individually on their merits by one of Kansas City’s most ac-claimed architects, Scott Bickford of R.S. Bickford and Company.

“People want to feel the comfort of a home that was designed and personal-ized just for them to fit their lifestyles,” says Sara Corless, executive vice presi-dent of the HBA. “Our goal is to connect the buyers with the builder who will be their partner every step of the way.”

For the letter of intent document, contact Gina Battle ([email protected]). To learn more about the first Artisan Home Tour, visit www.artisanhometourkc.org.

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FHA Fund Hits 2% Reserve TargetThe Federal Housing Administration recently released its annual report to Congress that shows the agency’s capital reserve ratio has reached the minimum congressional threshold for the first time since 2008. The report shows the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund gained $19 billion in value over the past year, rising from $4.8 billion in September 2014 to $23.8 billion at the end of Sep-tember 2015. The agency’s capital ratio rose from 0.41% to 2.07%, just above the 2% minimum mandated by law.

This result is very encouraging. Last year, when FHA’s balance sheet moved back into the black for the first time since 2011, the agency predicted its cap-ital ratio would not hit 2% until 2016.

FHA experienced strong growth in volume following the 50 basis point reduction in the annual mortgage insur-ance premium in January. According to HUD Secretary Julian Castro, “Today’s report demonstrates that we struck the right balance in responsibly growing the fund, reducing premiums, and doing what FHA was born to do – allowing hardworking Americans to become home owners and spurring growth in the housing market as well as the broader economy.”

Commenting on the report, NAHB Chairman Tom Woods said: “This up-ward trend is another indicator that the housing recovery continues to move forward and that FHA’s financial picture continues to brighten. This report should provide momentum for the agency to take additional steps to expand credit opportunities for first-time home buyers and young families seeking to enter the housing market.”

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President Obama on November 2nd signed a bipartisan, two-year budget deal that prevents an impending gov-ernment shutdown, increases spending caps and suspends the debt limit until 2017. Though the outlook for the hous-ing industry looks promising, the budget deal is not without its downsides.

A small provision (Section 701) included in the bill amends the Federal Civil Pen-alties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 to require all federal agencies that issue fines to private sector organizations to recalculate their penalties annually to ac-count for inflation. Previously, agencies only had to readjust their penalties every four years. It is expected that this new measure will increase revenue by $1.3 billion over 10 years.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was one of the only agencies not covered by the act (the oth-er being the Internal Revenue Service). This provision ends that exclusion, and OSHA fines will increase next summer. In addition to annual recalculation, Sec-tion 701 specifically requires OSHA to use a catch-up formula to reach the cur-rent inflation level, which could mean a drastic 150% increase in fines.

The provision also allows OSHA to raise fines annually in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and thereafter adjust-ed for inflation. OSHA was one of few federal agencies with civil penalties that do not increase with inflation. The penalty increases, which were included in the budget deal after closed-door ne-gotiations, have long been coveted by labor groups, but repeatedly defeated by NAHB in legislative battles.

Budget Deal Could Lead to Increased OSHA Penalties

Increased penalties will be particularly important where there are widespread serious or willful violations. If OSHA adjusted its fines by the CPI since 1990, the $70,000 maximum fine for repeat and willful violations could in-

crease to $127,438 and the $7,000 serious violation maximum fine could increase to

$12,744. The adjustment is expected to go into effect no later than August 2016 through an interim final rulemaking. NAHB is closely following the progres-sion of the budget deal and will follow up with additional details in the coming weeks.

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A look back...30 years ago at the KCHBASome tidbits from the Home Builder’s Journal of December 1985:

Newly elected board members were: Pat Cowan, James Neighbors, Clayton Perry, George Schluter, Edward Thomson and Tom Woods

Hank Riffe was completing his year as president

HBA members had joined together to build a multi-purpose building for the Ozanam Home for Boys

Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance cost $182/month for family coverage

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In early October, KCHBA learned of a proposal by the Leawood Planning Commission that would have required builders and remodelers to submit a Tree Protection Plan when applying for a building permit with the city. The plan would have required builders to work

with an arborist to identify and provide detailed information about the species, condition and location of existing trees, state which trees would be protected or removed, and list protective measures in areas where there would be no grading, storage of material, or disturbance of any

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kind. After receiving push back from the city council, the proposal was scrapped and has been replaced with a resolution which simply calls for “the distribution of tree protection education materials with certain residential building per-mit or demolition permit applications.” KCHBA will track the progress of this resolution and anticipates a council vote in early December.

Plan Now for Kansas Legislative DayMembers of the Kansas City Home Builders Association will join HBA members from across the state of Kansas for the annual Kansas Building Industry Association Legislative day and first quarter Board meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Meeting times are not yet set, but plan on spending a good part of the day with Legislators and fellow builders from across the Sunflower State. Legislative Day provides an important opportunity for HBA members to meet face-to-face with their state legislators to discuss issues important to the home building industry. It is critical that members of the housing industry show that they are monitoring activities in the state capitol and share their views on issues that impact their businesses. For more information or to register for the trip, please contact Michael Lee at [email protected] or 816-733-2237.

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The KCHBA will offer 16 hours of code credit during December to help members meet requirements for their contractor licenses.

Two eight hour classes will be held in December: Art of Framing on Decem-ber 10 and Wall Bracing on December 11. Taught by popular instructors Dave Utterback (Framing) and Russell Thorn-berg (Walls), these classes both begin at

9 am and will finish at 5 pm; lunch is included both days. The cost for each of these classes is $125 for members and $195 for non-members (per day).

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Contact Tricia ([email protected]) for in-formation and registration about any of these classes.

Continuing Education to Finish 2015 Requirements

November’s Code Credit Class focused on Air Sealing – the perfect topic as we approach cold weather.

KCHBA staff recently attended a two-day hearing in Topeka convened by the Kansas Legislature’s 2015 Special Committee on Taxation. The charge of the committee was to re-view the policy, rationale, and justification for all tax exemptions and credits within the state’s tax code. KSA 79-3603(p) currently allows for a sales tax exemption on labor costs in residential and commercial con-struction, which is critically important to anyone wishing to affordably build, buy or renovate a home in the state of Kansas. Labor activities falling under

this exemption include services essential to construction such as framing, siding,

roofing, digging, exca-vating, engineering and architectural design and planning. According to the Kanas Dept. of Rev-enue, the removal of this exemption would amount to a $127 million tax in-crease on builders in 2016

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Executive Committee

President: Brenner Holland, Hunt Midwest ResidentialVice President: Harold Phelps, Phelps Engineering

Sec’y/Treasurer: Gary Kerns, Gary Kerns HomebuildersImmediate Past President: Mark Mather, Mather Development

Associate Representative: Kevin Kirtley, K&E FlatworkPast Presidents Representative: Bob Frost, Frost Construction Company

Board of Directors

Jeff Ashner, Ashner Construction CompanyTommy Bickimer, Jr., Bickimer Construction

Jerry Braklow, Braklow Custom HomesBrent Dobberstine, Dobberstine Custom Homes

Glen Dowding, United Heating & CoolingMatt Ernst, Ernst Brothers Construction

Jeff Goodwin, Complete Home ConceptsAllen Gregory, Ferguson Enterprises

Russ Groshans, Casa Bella ConstructionRichard Holtcamp, Bank of Blue Valley

Bryan Keller, McCray LumberGreg Kudrna, Henges Insulation

James LaVoy, Forner-LaVoy BuildersJustin Pfeifer, Pfeifer HomesJerry Ratway, Weber Flooring

Rocky Rhodes, Allure Luxury HomesRosemary Vitale, ReeceNichols

Chad Volkerding, ParkView HomesPatrick Willis, Willis Custom Homes

Shawn Woods, Ashlar Homes

The following also serve on the KCHBA board in their capacity as NAHB voting directors:

Fred Delibero, Summit Custom HomesBuzz Dulaney, Dulaney Construction Co.

Tom French, Tom French ConstructionTravis Graham, Graham Construction Co.

Misty Hanson, Stewart Title Mark Hoffman, Hoffman Construction

Jon Lambert, Pacific Mutual DoorBrian Mather, BMW Communities

Richard Mather, Richard Mather BuildersJohn Moffitt, Jr., Moffitt Built

Dan Norburg, Norburg ContractingChris Ragland, Homes by Chris

Bruce Rieke, BL Rieke Custom HomesGeorge Schluter, GWS, Inc.

Tom Woods, Woods Custom Homes

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Allen Gregory is currently Ferguson Enterprise’s Director of Showroom and Builder for the Southern Plains district which encompasses Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Allen was born and raised in Virginia and attended Em-ory and Henry College where he played Division III football. He began his career with Ferguson in the management train-ee program in Washington, DC. He and his wife made the move to Kansas City in 2010 where they have come to truly love the city, the people and raising their 3 year old son in the Midwest.

Greg Kudrna is currently the president of Henges Insulation and Fireplaces and has been in the building industry over 21 years with expertise in energy efficiency. Greg was raised in Overland Park and graduated from Kansas State University.

He resides in Overland Park with three generations of family close by. Greg has been active in the KCHBA for sixteen years and served on committees such as Build Green, Associates Council, Mem-bership, and Sales & Marketing.

Brent Dobberstine is a second gen-eration Northland custom home build-er, building in Clay, Platte and south-ern Clinton counties. Brent serves his community on the Liberty Community Christmas Tree Commission that will provide food and toys for over 250 Lib-erty area families this holiday season. He has worked as a team leader for the Rebuilding Together Clay County effort that will refurbish over a dozen homes again this year and he delivers Meals-On-Wheels each week. He also is active in the Liberty Area Chamber of Com-

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The KCHBA Board of Directors wel-comed re-elected and new members at the November meeting. Glen Dowding (United Heating & Cooling) and Rich-ard Holtcamp (Bank of Blue Valley) were re-elected for second terms as At Large Associate Directors. New-ly elected associate directors are Allen Gregory of Ferguson Enterprises and Greg Kudrna, Henges Insulation. In the Builder at Large category, James La-Voy (Forner-LaVoy Builders) and Chad Volkerding (ParkView Homes) were

re-elected, with Russ Groshans of Casa Bella Construction joining the board for a first term. Tommy Bickimer, Jr. (Bickimer Construction) was elected to represent Kansas builders, Brent Dob-berstine (Dobberstine Custom Homes) for Missouri North and Patrick Willis (Willis Custom Homes) was re-elected for Missouri South. New and returning board members will lead the KCHBA into 2016 and beyond with their ac-tive participation and vision for their association.

merce. Brent just completed serving on the first Artisan Homes Tour committee.

Tommy Bickimer, Jr. attended Colora-do State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. After graduating from CSU, he worked for Sundt Construc-tion, an international general contractor. In 2005, he returned to Kansas to run the day to day operations of Bickimer Construction. A second generation builder, Tommy utilizes three guiding principles when operating his business and living his life: 1. Treat others as you would like to

be treated. 2. Family comes first. 3. When doing anything in life, take pride in what you do, and do it right the first time.

Russ Groshans has been the owner and C.E.O. of Casa Bella Construction since 2002 and he is also co-owner and pres-ident of Encore Building Company. As long-time member of the HBA, he has served previously on the Board of Di-rectors. He has also served as the Tour Committee Chairman and worked on several other committees and sub-com-mittees for the HBA.

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Member Anniversaries1947 Byers Construction Co. dba Brinton Homes1948 First Federal Bank, F.S.B.1951 Kansas City Power & Light Company1954 Capitol Federal1971 Neighbors Construction Company, Inc.1973 Arrowhead Drywall Supplies1976 ABI Corporation1987 James III Homes, Inc.1988 Midwest Fireplace1990 Phelps Engineering, Inc.1991 Hedrick Construction Company, LLC1996 Robert A Washam Construction, Inc.1999 Distinctive Homes by J & K PropertiesGolden Key, Inc.Koehler Building Co., Inc.Sallee Homes, Inc.2000 John Shilt Homes, Inc.Robben Development Company2002 Casa Bella Construction, Inc.2004 Olsson AssociatesRaintree Builders, Inc.2006 Mark DeBrabander Foundations Co.2008 Pyramid Homes, LLC

2009 Builders Development CorporationH & R New Homes Wineteer, Inc. dba LifeWise Renova-tions2011 Culligan of Greater KCElevated Electronics, LLCMBL Development Co.Todd Hill Homes, LLC2012 BlueLinx Corporation2013 Arklyn Homes, Inc.Bank of Lee’s SummitMariner Real Estate Management2014 Brookfield ResidentialMissouri Truss Fabricators Association

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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) first unveiled the Additive Manufacturing Integrated En-ergy (AMIE) demonstration project less than two months ago. More than 20 col-laborators were involved in the project, including the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable En-ergy (EERE) Office and the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill.

Using the world’s largest 3D polymer printer, ORNL engineers built AMIE

in less than one year and at a cost of more than $2 million. IBS 2016 will be the first time the home and vehicle will be displayed together outside of ORNL. And unlike many pre-vious examples of 3D-printed structures that came short of design, functionality and durability, AMIE boasts a combination of sturdy engi-neering with efficient energy use.

Some of its features include:

Modified atmosphere insulation panels that are seven times more energy effi-cient than traditional wall insulation

Micro-kitchen concept with a full suite of appliances

Rooftop solar photovoltaic system

A View of the Future: 3D-Printed House and Car to Be Displayed at IBS

paired with used car batteries from a Fiat 500e to provide renewable power generation and storage

The vehicle, or as its creators call it, the “PUV” (Printed Utility Vehicle) isn’t just a fun accessory. It shares the same power source as the house. The bi-direc-tional wireless power system enables the house to charge the vehicle’s battery and vice versa. If the amount of stored solar energy gets low, the vehicle’s natural gas engine can power both it and the house. The vehicle tops out at around 60 mph, and its all-electric range lasts up to 35 miles of city driving.

AMIE’s creators believe 3D printing has the ability to revolutionize certain

aspects of the building industry. Since each component can be produced to exact specifications, 3D printing can po-tentially reduce construction waste, use less material and produce more complex shapes to make the structure sturdi-er. The team members are extremely proud of this achievement, but there’s already chatter about a Round 2. The next version would incorporate lessons learned from AMIE 1.0 and likely use a 3D-printing material more sustainable than carbon fiber.

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December 2015 | Volume 21, No. 12 | www.kchba.org Residential Building permit Statistics

OCtOBeR 2015Single M-F M-F S-F M-F M-F Total Single M-F M-F S-F M-F M-F Total

Family Units Units Total Units Sale Rent Units Family Units Units Total Units Sale Rent UnitsUnits^ Sale% Rent Units YTD YTD YTD YTD Units^ Sale% Rent Units YTD YTD YTD YTD

CASS COUNTY LEAVENWORTH COUNTY

Archie 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Basehor 6 0 0 6 74 0 0 74

Belton 3 0 0 3 11 0 0 11 Lansing 7 0 0 7 13 0 0 13

Cass County 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 25 Leav. County 11 0 0 11 74 0 0 74

Cleveland 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Leavenworth 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9

Drexel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 2 0 0 2 15 0 0 15

Garden City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 26 185 0 0 185

Harrisonville 2 0 0 2 10 0 0 10

Lake Winnebago 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 WYANDOTTE COUNTY

Lee's Summit 3 0 0 3 31 0 0 31 Bonner Springs 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8

Peculiar 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 26 Edwardsville 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Pleasant Hill 1 0 0 1 40 0 0 40 KCK/Wyandotte Co 7 0 0 7 129 0 0 129

Raymore 30 0 0 30 104 0 6 110 7 0 0 7 138 0 0 138

Village of Loch Lloyd 1 0 0 1 8 0 0 8

40 0 0 40 261 0 6 267 MIAMI COUNTY

Louisburg 0 0 0 0 7 0 32 39

CLAY COUNTY Miami County 5 0 0 5 30 0 0 30

Clay County 2 0 0 2 39 0 0 39 Osawatomie 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Excelsior Springs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paola 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 3

Gladstone 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 25 Spring Hill 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 13

Kansas City 42 0 96 138 512 0 632 1144 6 0 0 6 54 0 32 86

Kearney 10 0 0 10 59 0 0 59

Lawson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 459 0 449 908 3909 0 2970 6879Liberty 1 0 0 1 21 0 0 21

North Kansas City 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 5

Pleasant Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Smithville 9 0 0 9 57 0 0 57

65 0 96 161 718 0 632 1350

JACKSON COUNTY

Blue Springs 23 0 0 23 162 0 0 162 Month/Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Buckner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 January 221 96 137 90 188 273 287 240Grain Valley 34 0 0 34 93 0 0 93 February 262 129 145 121 182 224 216 260Grandview 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 March 353 131 252 180 270 335 362 393Greenwood 1 0 0 1 25 0 0 25 April 441 184 228 210 277 444 439 437Independence 8 0 0 8 76 0 0 76 May 231 189 213 230 294 337 385 396Jackson County 15 0 0 15 57 0 0 57 June 260 204 239 262 268 333 364 438Kansas City 6 0 262 268 85 0 882 967 July 311 196 180 204 288 409 375 399Lake Lotawana 3 0 0 3 23 0 0 23 August 293 207 243 205 260 354 352 425Lee's Summit 32 0 0 32 247 0 153 400 September 264 219 173 202 379 384 383 462Oak Grove 5 0 0 5 29 0 0 29 October 314 226 279 205 331 369 468 459Raytown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 November 167 192 173 185 283 340 312Sugar Creek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 December 115 182 209 207 279 288 328

127 0 262 389 802 0 1035 1837

Annual Total 3,232 2,155 2,471 2,301 3,299 4,090 4,271 3909PLATTE COUNTY

Edgerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kansas City 33 0 0 33 202 0 5 207

Parkville 6 0 0 6 63 0 0 63

Platte City 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 2

Platte County 10 0 0 10 102 0 0 102

Riverside 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9

Weatherby Lake 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 13 S-F M-F TotalWeston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Units Units Units

51 0 0 51 391 0 5 396 2008 2950 1506 44562009 1781 650 2431

JOHNSON COUNTY 2010 2089 253 2342De Soto 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 2011 1909 600 2509Edgerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 2737 1417 4154Fairway 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 2013 3462 2493 5955Gardner 16 0 0 16 56 0 72 128 2014 3631 3246 6877Johnson County 2 0 0 2 29 0 0 29 2015 3909 2970 6879Leawood 6 0 0 6 51 0 0 51

Lenexa 25 0 61 86 195 0 144 339

Merriam 5 0 0 5 9 0 0 9 ^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units.Mission Hills 1 0 0 1 9 0 0 9 %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units and are divided by sale/rent.Olathe 38 0 0 38 443 0 159 602 # Not available at time of reportOverland Park 24 0 30 54 323 0 885 1208

Prairie Village 6 0 0 6 22 0 0 22

Shawnee 7 0 0 7 160 0 0 160

Spring Hill 7 0 0 7 51 0 0 51

Westwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

137 0 91 228 1360 0 1260 2620

Permit information reflects the most recent data at time of publication. In order toensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA mayrevise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available.Copyright 2015 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

All numbers shown in the box above are ACTUAL numbers.

Comparison of Single Family

(Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)

Building units for Greater Kansas City

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date*

2008-2015

October 2015Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential Permits Continue Steady GrowthAs the inventory of new homes on the market continues to decrease, area builders are gradually increasing activ-ity to replenish that inventory. With 459 single family residential permits issued during October, the total for 2015 stands at 3,909--278 units more than last year at this time according to the Home Build-ers Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. Multi-family housing production continues to climb as October added another 449 units, bring-ing the yearly total to 2,970. Combined single family and multi-family permits take the year-to-date total to 6,879.

The growth in permits during 2015 has taken place primarily on the Missouri side of the state line, with the four coun-ties of Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte recording a 20% increase over 2014, while the Kansas counties of Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Miami have a decrease of 4% from the first ten months of 2014. Overall, Kansas City remains the highest permitting locality, with most of its 799 single family per-mits issued in Clay and Platte counties. The busiest five cities are rounded out by Olathe, Overland Park, Lee’s Summit and Lenexa. Johnson County contin-ues to lead the counties in the region, with 1,360 single family units permitted county-wide in 2015.

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