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Florida Swimming Pool Construction Review – February 2025

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Last month, there were approximately 2,035 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for Florida; this figure reflects a 15 percent month-over-month increase in new pool construction.

Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville), the southwestern region ranked #1 for pool construction, having more than 590 new permits on record for the one-month period; the area also carried the highest average value of new permits (average value: $111,358).

Here is a closer look at the permit data, project values, leading contractors, and new pool construction activity in each of the five major regions of Florida during the month of February:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida held the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction activity last month, having more than 590 new permits with a total value in excess of $65.8 million. The average value of construction was highest (average value: $111,358) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (195 permits) and Sarasota (150 permits).

Out of more than 150 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the region last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Coast to Coast Pools	62
2-Pinnacle USA	37
3-Trusted Pool & Spa	24
4-Aragon Pools & Spas	23
5-Miromar Pools	21

Tampa

Last month, Tampa ranked #2 for new pool construction, having just about 520 new permits with a total value of approximately $50 million on record with HBW. The average value of new pool construction was $96,139, and well more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Pasco and Hillsborough where there were 280 and 106 new permits on record respectively.

Out of approximately 155 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in Tampa last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Gulfstream Pools & Spas	39
2-Cody Pools	31
3-T&D Pool Construction	29
4-Natural Springs Pools	21
5-Trendsetter Pools	18

Southeast

Next in line behind Tampa, the southeastern region of Florida ranked #3 for new pool construction, having 436 new permits with a total value of approximately $36.1 million on record with HBW. The average value of construction was $82,746, and just over half of all permits originated from Palm Beach County (222 permits).

Out of nearly 190 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Fountain Blue Pool Service	24
2-Craft Master Custom Pools	17
3-Van Kirk Construction	12
4-A&G Concrete Pools	12
5-RHR Pools	10

Orlando

In Orlando, there were 335 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $25 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of construction was lowest in the Orlando area (average value: $74,685) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Lake (110 permits) and Orange (95 permits).

Out of nearly 120 contractors with new pool construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Bob’s Pool Service	54
2-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas	21
3-Cody Pools	16
4-Kura Design Pools	11
5-Blue Dream Pools	11

Jacksonville

Last month, there were approximately 155 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $14.5 million added to the HBW database for Jacksonville. The average value of pool construction was $94,997, and the county with the highest concentration of new construction activity was St. Johns (83 permits).

Out of more than 70 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Tier 1 Pools and Spas	8
2-Old Town Custom Pools	6
3-Island Pools	5
4-Agua Pools & Spas	5
5-Blue Haven Pools	5

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Home Construction Report – February 2025

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Erika Carruth

As published in HBW’s recent “Top Home Builders” report, there were nearly 7,800 new residential construction permits, totaling more than $2.7 billion in value, added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State last month. Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville), the Tampa area held the highest concentration of new home construction (3,032 permits), while the southeast carried the highest average value of new construction (average value: $480,100).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average construction values, and leading counties for new home construction in the five major regions of Florida during the month of February:

Tampa

As previously mentioned, Tampa ranked #1 for new home construction last month as there were 3,032 new permits with a total value in excess of $1.1 billion. The average value of construction was $369,106, and more than half of all new permits originated from Pasco County (1,597 permits).

Southwest

The southwest region ranked #2 for new home construction last month as there were 1,827 new permits with a total value of $538 million on record with HBW. The average value of new home construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $294,526) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (792 permits) and Manatee (493 permits).

Orlando

The Orlando area ranked #3 for new home construction, having more than 1,315 new permits with a total construction value of $474.1 million last month. The average value of new home construction was $360,003, and the counties that carried the highest concentration of residential construction permits included Orange (289 permits) and Lake (286 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were more than 900 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $263 million in the Jacksonville area. The average value of construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $289,910) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of new home construction activity took place in Duval County (380 permits) and St. Johns County (300 permits).

Southeast

Last month, the southeastern region of Florida carried the lowest amount of new home construction activity in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed; during the one-month period, there were 710 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $341 million on record with HBW. The average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $480,100) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of all new residential construction activity took place in the two counties of Palm Beach (246 permits) and St. Lucie (208 permits).

Residential Construction Trends: Florida’s Top Home Builders for February 2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Last month, Florida’s residential construction sector demonstrated robust activity, with nearly 7,800 new permits issued, totaling more than $2.7 billion in value. The Tampa area led this surge, accounting for close to 40 percent of the state’s new residential construction permits. This significant volume underscores the area’s pivotal role in driving Florida’s market forward.

For construction professionals seeking detailed insights into building permit data across Florida’s major regions, the HBW database offers comprehensive and up-to-date information. By analyzing this data, professionals can identify trends, benchmark performance, and strategize effectively to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the state’s dynamic residential construction landscape.

In an upcoming blog post (next week), we will dive deeper into the permit data and regional trends shaping the residential construction market in the Sunshine State. That upcoming overview will provide a closer look at permit values, construction activity, and emerging patterns across the state’s primary regions. However, today’s report will focus exclusively on identifying the top home builders based on the total number of permits pulled in February 2025.

Statewide, there are two companies that have continued to be prominent in the residential construction market month after month – Both Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton carry a large share of new home construction in Florida, and last month, the mega builders were responsible for approximately 30 percent of all new permits on record with HBW, having 1,318 and 942 new permits on record respectively.

Here is closer look at top five home builders in each of the five regions of Florida based on the total amount of new permits added to the HBW database during the month of February:

Southwest

In Southwest Florida, there were more than 325 contractors with new home construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	323	$ 203,946.00
2-D.R. Horton	208	$ 215,125.00
3-Pulte Homes	152	$ 195,601.00
4-Taylor Morrison	86	$ 254,737.00
5-Neal Communities of SW FL	45	$ 317,118.00

Tampa

Last month, there were 235 contractors with new home construction activity on record in the Tampa area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	694	$ 364,174.00
2-D.R. Horton	439	$ 348,984.00
3-Pulte Homes	179	$ 450,338.00
4-M/I Homes	156	$ 555,910.00
5-Taylor Morrison	154	$ 416,466.00

Orlando

In Orlando, there were more than 160 home builders with new residential construction activity on record, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Pulte Homes	202	$ 337,396.00
2-Lennar Homes	182	$ 344,438.00
3-D.R. Horton	124	$ 332,743.00
4-M/I Homes	61	$ 351,423.00
5-Mattamy Homes	59	$ 261,139.00

Southeast

Last month, there were more than 150 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW in the southeastern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-GL Building Corporation	63	$ 485,396.00
2-D.R. Horton	63	$ 265,426.00
3-Lennar Homes	61	$ 266,752.00
4-Pulte Homes	49	$ 454,456.00
5-Toll Brothers	44	$ 478,003.00

Jacksonville

Last month, there were 130 contractors with new home construction activity on record with HBW in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	108	$ 247,790.00
2-Dream Finders Construction	62	$ 268,772.00
3-Lennar Homes	58	$ 264,559.00
4-Dream Finders Homes	49	$ 208,946.00
5-Toll Brothers	44	$ 314,112.00

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Update – February 2025

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Last month, there were nearly 400 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $26.6 million added to the HBW database for Texas. Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio), Dallas (199 permits) carried approximately half of all new construction activity for the one-month period, while Houston held the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $81,715).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, leading counties, and average value of new swimming pool construction in each of the four major metro areas of Texas during the month of February:

Dallas

As noted above, Dallas ranked #1 for new swimming pool construction last month, having approximately 200 new permits with a total construction value of more than $13.7 million added to the HBW database. The average value of construction landed mid-range (average value: $68,937) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the counties with the highest concentration of new pool construction activity included Denton (60 permits) and Dallas (48 permits).

Houston

In Houston, there were more than 100 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $8.6 million on record with HBW for the month of February. As previously mentioned, the average value of construction was highest in Houston (average value: $81,715) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and nearly 65 percent of all new construction took place in Harris County (67 permits).

Austin

In Austin, there were nearly 50 new pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $2.5 million last month. The average value of new pool construction projects was $52,532, and the majority of all permits originated from Travis County where there were 34 new permits on record for the one-month period.

San Antonio

Last month, San Antonio had the lowest amount of new pool construction activity on record in comparison to other regions reviewed, having 44 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $1.9 million. Additionally, the area carried the lowest average value of construction (average value: $42,386), and nearly all pool permits originated from Bexar County (39 permits).

Top Texas Home Builders – February 2025

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Earlier this week, we reviewed HBW’s latest construction data reports to gain insight on the residential construction market in four major metropolitan areas of Texas (Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio), at which time we found that there were more than 5,410 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $1.8 billion added to the HBW database for Texas last month. Today, we are using the same HBW reports to sort through the hundreds of home builders with new permits on record for the month of February to identify the contractors that are driving new home construction throughout the Lone Star State.

Statewide, there are two major players in the market that have carried the greatest amount of new residential construction activity month after month – Last month, Lennar Homes ranked #1 in three out of four of the metro regions reviewed, having approximately 704 new permits on record with HBW. Next in line, D.R. Horton landed in the top three in all regions reviewed, having 600 new permits on record for the one-month period.

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders by region and based on the total number of new residential construction permits on record for the month of February:

Dallas

Out of more than 235 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	239
2-Lennar Homes	165
3-Meritage Homes	116
4-Trophy Signature Homes	82
5-First Texas Homes	70

Houston

In Houston, there were nearly 260 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	317
2-D.R. Horton	280
3-Perry Homes	135
4-Century Communities	107
5-David Weekley Homes	106

San Antonio

Last month, there were 65 active home builders with new construction on record in the San Antonio area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	164
2-KB Homes	42
3-D.R. Horton	33
4-Pulte Homes	16
5-Beazer Homes Texas	13

Austin

In Austin, there were nearly 60 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	58
2-D.R. Horton	48
3-KB Homes	39
4-Perry Homes	31
5-MHI Coventry Homes	29

Texas Residential Construction: February 2025 Highlights

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there were more than 5,410 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $1.8 billion added to the HBW database for Texas last month. Out of the four metro areas included in the report (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin), Houston carried the highest concentration of new home construction activity (2,467 permits), while Dallas (average value: $391,085) held the highest average value of new residential construction projects.

Here is a closer look and breakdown of the total permits by area, along with the average value of construction and leading counties in each of the four metro areas of the Lone Star State last month:

Houston

In February, the Houston area exhibited the greatest amount of new residential construction activity, having a total of 2,467 permits issued and a total construction value of approximately $734 million on record for the one-month period. The average value of construction was $297,526, and Harris County led the region in new residential permits, accounting for more than half of all new construction (1,255 permits).

Dallas

Last month, new home construction activity in Dallas remained steady, having a total of 2,016 permits with a total value in excess of $788.4 million issued. The average value of construction was highest in the Dallas area (average value: $391,085) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed. Among the top counties for new residential construction permits, Collin County led with 716 permits, followed by Tarrant County with 498 permits.

Austin

The Austin area ranked third in new home construction activity last month, having 507 new permits issued with a total construction value of approximately $169.8 million. The average value of construction in the area was $334,910, and the majority of permits originated from Williamson County where there were 305 new permits on record for the one-month period.

San Antonio

Last month, the San Antonio area recorded the least amount of new home construction activity among the major Texas metro areas reviewed, having 421 permits with a total value of nearly $83.2 million issued. The average value of construction in San Antonio (average value: $197,548) was the lowest by far in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and Bexar County accounted for the majority of new residential permits, with 294 on record for the one-month period.

Florida New Home Construction Review – January 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Since the start of this year, new home construction has been off to a solid start in Florida – Last month, there were approximately 6,435 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.1 billion added to the database for Florida; this reflects more than a 38 percent month-over-month increase in new home construction.

Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville), the southwestern region (1,785 permits) carried the highest concentration of new home construction activity for the month, while the southeastern region held the highest average value of new home construction (average value: $403,028)

Here is a closer look at total permits, construction values, and leading counties for new home construction in the Sunshine State during the month of January:

Southwest

The southwestern region of Florida ranked #1 for new home construction last month, having 1,785 new permits with a total value in excess of $530.5 million on record with HBW. The average value of new home construction in the area (average value: $297,205) landed on the lower end of the spectrum in comparison to other regions reviewed, and well more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (771 permits) and Charlotte (397 permits).

Tampa

Not far behind the Southwest, the Tampa area ranked #2 for new home construction last month, having just over 1,550 new permits with a total value of nearly $500 million on record. The average value of new residential construction in the area was $322,113, and the counties with the highest concentration of new permits on record for the month were Polk (712 permits) and Sumter (333 permits).

Orlando

In Orlando, there were 1,490 new residential construction permits with a total value of in excess of $567.5 million last month. The average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $380,891) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the counties with the highest concentration of new permits included Osceola (396 permits) and Brevard (355 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were 924 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $263 million on record for Jacksonville. The average value of construction remained lowest in the Jacksonville area (average value: $284,406) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the bulk of all new residential construction activity originated from the two counties of Duval (429 permits) and St. Johns (271 permits).

Southeast

Last month, there were 684 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $276 million on record for the southeastern region of Florida. As previously noted, the average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $403,028) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the counties with the greatest concentration of new construction activity were St. Lucie (227 permits) and Palm Beach (198 permits).

HBW Report: Florida Swimming Pool Construction – January 2025

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Based on the HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were more than 1,765 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $146.5 million added to the HBW database for Florida last month. Out of the five regions reviewed (Orlando, Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Jacksonville), the greatest amount of new pool construction could be found in the Southwest (611 permits), while the highest average value of new construction projects could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $97,119).

From total permits and construction values to leading counties and contractors, here’s a breakdown of new swimming pool construction permit data throughout the Sunshine State last month:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida held the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction last month, having 611 permits with a total construction value of approximately $50 million on record. The average value of new construction was $81,619, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Collier (200 permits) and Lee (161 permits).

Out of approximately 190 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Aragon Pools & Spas	57
2-Pinnacle USA	47
3-Coast to Coast Pools	43

Southeast

Last month, there were just over 450 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $35.6 million on record for the southeastern region of Florida. The average value of construction was lowest in the southeast (average value: $78,958) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than 62 percent of all new pool construction activity originated from the two counties of Palm Beach (167 permits) and Miami-Dade (116 permits).

Out of approximately 190 pool builders with new construction on record in the southeast last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Louden Bonded Pools	17
2-A&G Concrete Pools	14
3-Fountain Blue Pool Services	14

Tampa

In Tampa, there were approximately 280 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $23.5 million on record for the month of January. The average value of construction landed in the higher range (average value: $84,083) in comparison to most other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of construction took place in the two counties of Hillsborough (81 permits) and Sumter (71 permits).

Out of approximately 120 contractors with new pool construction on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-T&D Pool Construction	26
2-Roden Pool Contracting	11
3-Cody Pools	9

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 255 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $21 million on record for the Orlando area. The average value of construction was $82,715, and more than half of all permits originated from the two counties of Orange (76 permits) and Brevard (59 permits).

Out of more than 100 contractors with new pool construction activity on record for Orlando last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-All Seasons	15
2-Bob’s Pool Service	13
3-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas	11

Jacksonville

In the Jacksonville area, there were more than 170 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $16.6 million on record last month. As previously noted, the average value of new pool construction was highest in Jacksonville (average value: $97,119) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than 70 percent of all permits originated from the counties of St. Johns (79 permits) and Duval (43 permits).

Out of nearly 75 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Pools by John Clarkson	10
2-Agua Pools & Spas	8
3-Breakwater Construction Group	7

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – January 2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Erika Carruth

Since the start of this year, new swimming pool construction has been off to a slow start in the Lone Star State. Last month, there were approximately 390 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $30.3 million on record with HBW, reflecting a 13 percent month-over-month decrease in new pool construction.

Out of the four metro areas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio) included in the reports, Dallas (181 permits) held the greatest amount of new pool construction activity, while the highest average value of new pool construction could be found in Houston (average value: $101,241).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction and leading counties and contractors for new pool construction in the four major metro areas of Texas during the month of January:

Dallas

As previously noted, the Dallas area carried the highest level of new pool construction in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed. Last month, there were just over 180 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $13.6 million added to the HBW database for the area. The average value of construction was $75,127, and nearly 55 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of Dallas (53 permits) and Denton (44 permits).

Out of more than 100 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Riverbend Pools	14
2-J Caldwell Custom Pools	9
3-Puryear Custom Pools	6

Houston

In Houston, there were more than 125 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $12.9 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $101,241) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and nearly all new construction took place in Harris County (102 permits).

Out of more than 90 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the Houston area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Cypress Custom Pools	5
2-Regal Pools	4
3-Roxanne Plasencia	4

Austin

Last month, there were approximately 50 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $2.4 million on record with HBW for the Austin area. The average value of new pool construction was lowest in Austin (average value: $47,998) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and the bulk of new construction activity took place in Travis County (38 permits).

Out of nearly 35 pool builders with new construction activity on record in Austin last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Cody Pools	5
2-Denali Pools	4
3-Paradisa Homes	4

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 30 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $1.5 million on record last month. The average value of construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value $50,173) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from Bexar County where there were 20 permits on record for the one-month period.

Out of approximately 25 pool builders with new swimming pool construction activity on record in San Antonio last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools	4
2-Avery Pools	2
3-Infinity Pools of Texas	2

Florida’s Top Home Builders of January 2025: Who Led the Market?

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Erika Carruth

New home construction in Florida kicked off the year with a strong start, as leading builders pulled thousands of permits across the state in January. According to the latest data from HBW, a handful of top firms dominated the residential market, securing the highest number of new permits. Today, we will be using HBW’s construction data reports to highlight the top-performing home builders based on total permits pulled, along with providing insights into the average value of their construction projects. Whether you’re a contractor, supplier, or industry professional, staying informed on these rankings can help you identify key players, track industry growth, and uncover potential business opportunities in Florida’s dynamic residential market.

Based on the latest data from HBW, we noted that there were approximately 6,435 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.1 billion added to the database for Florida last month. Out of the hundreds of contractors with new permit activity on record with HBW, the following ranked as the top three for total new residential construction permits statewide for the one-month period:

#1– Lennar Homes – 763 permits

#2 D.R. Horton – 675 permits

#3 Pulte Homes – 451 permits

Here is closer look at the contractors with the greatest amount of new residential construction activity in Florida, by region, for the month of January 2025:

Southwest

In Southwest Florida, there were 370 active contractors with new home construction activity on record for the month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	272	$ 184,017.00
2-D.R. Horton	181	$ 195,289.00
3-Pulte Homes	128	$ 163,917.00
4-Taylor Morrison	66	$ 229,626.00
5-Toll Brothers	54	$ 254,632.00

Tampa

Out of approximately 220 home builders with new residential construction activity on record in Tampa last month, the following ranked as the top five for total permits on file with HBW:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	212	$ 267,611.00
2-Lennar Homes	178	$ 385,475.00
3-Taylor Morrison	84	$ 281,613.00
4-The Villages of Lake Sumter	81	$ 175,000.00
5-KB Homes	59	$ 265,248.00

Orlando

In Orlando, there were more than 185 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new residential construction permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	218	$ 356,701.00
2-Pulte Homes	209	$ 372,320.00
3-Maronda Homes	98	$ 382,618.00
4-D.R. Horton	90	$ 349,389.00
5-M/I Homes	61	$ 365,515.00

Southeast

Out of approximately 150 home builders with new construction activity on record in the southeastern region of Florida last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Minto Communities	96	$ 232,849.00
2-GL Building Corporation	83	$ 391,316.00
3-D.R. Horton	72	$ 285,545.00
4-Lennar Homes	52	$ 275,624.00
5-Pulte Homes	40	$ 389,625.00

Jacksonville

Last month, there were approximately 140 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Dream Finders Construction	182	$ 255,413.00
2-D.R. Horton	120	$ 244,400.00
3-Richmond American Homes	68	$ 250,000.00
4-Pulte Homes	55	$ 223,372.00
5-Lennar Homes	43	$ 259,192.00