Summary
Carteret County towns are dealing with a shortage of building inspectors, so permits and inspections for construction projects are taking longer. If you're planning to build or renovate, expect more waiting before work can move forward.
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Impact analysis
Those delays can drive up costs for builders and homeowners through longer construction timelines, extended financing, and idle crews.
Contractors and inspection firms with existing relationships or extra capacity may be able to work around the backlog better than others.
Homeowners, builders, and developers stuck waiting on permits and inspections bear the brunt, along with local economic activity tied to construction.
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