New home construction in unincorporated Walker County slowed in 2025 as rising construction costs pushed prices higher, but the year still ranked as the third strongest on record for the county.
According to the Walker County Planning Office, 244 permits were issued last year for new single-family homes, an 11 percent decline from 2024, when 276 permits were pulled. Through July, 2025 was on pace to exceed the previous year, but activity fell off during the final five months.
“Construction costs and market uncertainty slowed new home starts in the second half of 2025,” said Jon Pursley, the county’s director of planning. “However, permit levels remain well above historical averages, and we expect steady activity to continue as market conditions improve.”…