Residential building permits for single-family homes in NWA's four biggest cities increased by double digits in the first two months of 2023 compared to 2022, with 259 permits issued, a 12.6% increase year over year.

• More or less: While the number of permits issued increased, the combined permit value for 2023 is less than last year at a combined value of $81.96m, down 3.7% compared to the previous year's $85.11m.
• City to city: Fayetteville issued the most at 99 permits for $22.98 m, Rogers issued 71 permits for $24.51m, Bentonville issued 64 permits for $27.55m, and Springdale issued 25 permits for $6.92m.

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