In February 2016, the City of Altoona issued 8 commercial and 4 residential building permits representing over 6,000 SF of new/improved space and nearly $700,000 invested.
| Commercial PermitsNOW | Business | Type | Valuation | ||
| 3221 Adventureland Dr NW | Jethroni Pepperoni | Sign – Chestnut Sign Co. | $25.00 | ||
| 2227 Adventureland Dr NW | Cinemark USA Inc. | Temporary Sign – Nesper Sign | $475.00 | ||
| 2437 Adventureland Dr NW | Classic Frozen Custard | Sign – Owner | $2,025 | ||
| 121 2nd St SE | Olde Town Tap LLC | Reconstruct Damaged Structure | $2,054 | ||
| 3200 Adventureland Dr NW | Wireless/Communication Tower | Fence | $5,087 | ||
| 523 8th St SE | Fireside Bar & Grille | Interior Alterations | $2,054 | ||
| 480 Center Place SW | Wingnutt Brewery | Interior Alterations | $73,755.83 | ||
| 515 8th St SE | Black Rabbit Tattoo | Sign | $1,025 | ||
| TOTAL | $88,691.63 |
| Residential PermitsNOW | Builder | Type | Valuation | SF | |
| 3513 Sunstone Ct SE | Tyler Custom Homes Ltd. | SFD | $163,558.48 | 1,516 | |
| 2600 16th St SW | Savannah Homes Inc. | SFD | $146,317.36 | 1,368 | |
| 121 35th St SE | Berkey Homebuilders Inc. | SFD | $187,413.10 | 1,675 | |
| 1116 15th Avenue SE | Hubbell Homes LC | SFD | $185,223.14 | 1,682 | |
| TOTAL | $682,512.08 | 6,241 |