Broken Permitting Costs Homes | Wilmington News

A broken permitting system is quietly driving up the cost of everything—especially new homes—with delays adding nearly $132,000 to each project. Rooted in overgrown environmental reviews under NEPA, the process has become a bureaucratic nightmare, bogged down by overlapping rules, lawsuits, and endless paperwork. Projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline took nearly a decade to start, and former naval bases in California remain undeveloped for decades. These delays choke housing supply, inflate prices, raise utility costs, and push factories overseas. The fix? Legislation like the SPEED and FREEDOM Acts could streamline approvals, reduce legal battles, and maintain environmental standards—all while boosting affordability and economic growth. This isn’t partisan; it’s essential for families and the economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4de796b82e79d6fa