Homebuilding is essential to meet growing housing demand and stabilize prices. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged, keeping prices high. In St. George, UT, building permits fluctuated monthly in 2025, ranging from 175 to 276 permits, with permits per 10,000 population between 9.7 and 15.3. In January 2026, 224 permits were issued, indicating ongoing construction activity.