HOUSING FACTS

The U.S. Census Bureau projects an increase of 32.6% in Maryland's population from 2000 to 2030. While the populations of DC and West Virginia are expected to contract, Pennsylvania's population increase will likely not level off until 2020 and Virginia will continue to grow. Details...

The number of building permits issued in Frederick County in 2008 showed a one year decline of close to 23%, and they were down almost 47% from 2004 levels. The associated drop in impact fees has been even worse at 52% compared to 2004.  Read the Frederick County year-end building permit report.