Sioux Falls sees nearly $2 Billion in new building permits for 2022 as city’s population grows by more than 6,000

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The City of Sioux Falls had another record breaking year for new building permit valuations.

During a press briefing held by city officials Wednesday, it was announced that $1,930,003,807 in building permits were issued, a 75 percent increase from 2021.

The City also saw growth in its population, adding an estimated 6,284 residents in 2022 for a new estimated population total of 208,884.

Population growth in 2022 was slightly lower than 2021, which had a record 6,750 people move to Sioux Falls.

“Sioux Falls experienced another historic year of growth in 2022, and the City continues to be a place where businesses and residents want to invest,” said Mayor Paul TenHaken. “As we look to the year ahead, we’ll remain focused on providing all residents a safe community and prioritizing quality of life investments to remain a place where families want to live, work and play.”

Building permits are required for new construction, additions, and/or remodeling of commercial and residential properties and are issued by the City’s Planning and Development Services department.

A full permit report can be found at www.siouxfalls.org/planning-dev/building/permits/statistics.