Construction in Moose Jaw had climbed 26 per cent ahead of last season by the end of July.
Building permit values from city hall show year-to-date values of $12.9 million, up from $10.2 million last season.
The increase has been driven by single family housing with 20 houses worth $7.2 million compared with 14 units valued at $4.6 million in the previous period.
July permits of $1.9 million increased by $133,000 over last July.
The main non-residential permit was $210,000 for an indoor recreational building at 108 Main Street North.
A condominium on Bradley Street on South Hill is worth $341,000 while an apartment on Maplewood Drive in West Park subdivision is valued at $180,000.
Three single family dwellings started are worth $809,000 compared with three last July worth $1.2 million.
Six garages averaged $22,600 in value.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
