Construction activity in Prince Edward County was down in July and continues to lag behind 2023.
Fifty-three permits with a construction value of $8.9 million were issued in July down from 83 permits worth $12.3 million during the same month the year before.
The total number of new homes, including secondary suites, was five.
Year-to-date, Prince Edward County has granted 386 permits with a construction value of $82.9 million.
That is down from the 484 permits worth $115.6 million issued through the first seven months of 2023.