Dobson permits not separately reported
The U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey does not list Dobson as a separate filer — building permits in Dobson are issued through Surry County. The numbers below show Surry County-wide totals. County-level rankings, single-city densities, and per-place comparisons are not available for this town.
Construction Value
$53.6M ▲ 20.8%
Units Permitted
243 ▲ 15.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$221K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Dobson jumped in 2024, up 15.7% from the prior year with 243 housing units permitted. 0.8% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
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Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 241 | 241 | $53.4M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $200K | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
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