Washington County Saw A Decline In New Housing Construction Over The Last Fiscal Year, Issuing Just 298 Single-Family Home Permits—Eighty-Eight Fewer Than The Year Before. Officials Say The Total Value Of New Homes Permitted Reached Just Over 120 Million Dollars. The County Also Reported Over 730 Total Permits Issued For Projects Ranging From Manufactured Homes And Commercial Buildings To Accessory Structures, Additions, And Signs. In All, Permitted Projects Totaled More Than 171 Million Dollars In Value, With February Marked As The Busiest Month.