Insights from HBW’s Building Permit Data Across Five Key Regions
As Florida’s warm weather ramps up, demand for residential swimming pools remains steady across the state. According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, there were nearly 1,880 new swimming pool construction permits added to the books in April 2025. This figure represents a month-over-month decrease of 10 percent.
Regional Breakdown – Total Permits and Construction Value
The five major regions analyzed in this report include Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, and Jacksonville. Below is a breakdown by region, ranked by the total number of new permits on record for the month of April:
Southwest Florida
Total Permits: 704
Total Construction Value: $57,281,536
Average Value per Permit: $81,366
The Southwest region once again led the state in new pool construction activity, accounting for more than 37% of all permits pulled statewide.
Tampa Area
Total Permits: 337
Total Construction Value: $28,336,206
Average Value per Permit: $84,084
Tampa held the second-highest position for new pool starts, with strong construction values reflecting demand in the area.
Orlando Area
Total Permits: 331
Total Construction Value: $24,394,906
Average Value per Permit: $73,701
Orlando followed closely behind Tampa, showing consistent performance in volume with slightly lower average values.
Southeast Florida
Total Permits: 312
Total Construction Value: $23,418,534
Average Value per Permit: $75,059
Southeast Florida demonstrated a balance of solid permit totals and steady construction values.
Jacksonville Area
Total Permits: 193
Total Construction Value: $18,320,314
Average Value per Permit: $94,924
While Jacksonville recorded the fewest total permits among the five regions, it posted the highest average value per permit, signaling a concentration of higher-end pool projects.
Top Counties for New Pool Construction
When evaluating pool construction activity at the county level, six counties stood out as the most active markets in April, collectively representing 43% of all new permits issued statewide (817 permits):
- Lee County (Southwest) – 202 permits
- Sarasota County (Southwest) – 176 permits
- Manatee County (Southwest) – 117 permits
- Charlotte County (Southwest) – 116 permits
- Hillsborough County (Tampa) – 103 permits
- Orange County (Orlando) – 103 permits
The Southwest region dominated at the county level as well, with four of the top six counties located within its boundaries. Lee County alone was responsible for more than 10% of all pool permits issued statewide.
Despite a small dip in overall volume, Florida’s swimming pool construction industry remains somewhat steady, with particularly high activity in the Southwest and Tampa regions. Jacksonville’s strong average project value underscores ongoing demand for custom, high-end residential pools.
HBW’s construction data—sourced directly from building permits filed across Florida municipalities—continues to provide valuable insight for construction professionals, suppliers, and service providers seeking to track market trends and identify new business opportunities.
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