Based exclusively on HBW building permit data

Residential construction activity across Florida remained steady during the month of November, according to the latest HBW construction data reports. As always, it is important to underscore that these figures reflect only the number of new residential construction permits that were pulled and added to the HBW database for the month. Permit activity does not account for projects not yet filed, construction already in progress, or broader economic conditions outside the scope of recorded permits.

The construction data reports reviewed reflect permit activity across five key regions: Tampa, Southwest Florida, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Southeast Florida. Together, these areas provide a comprehensive view of statewide residential construction trends for the month.

Based on combined activity across all five regions, Florida’s monthly stats are as follows:

• Total Residential Permits (Statewide): 6,033 permits
• Total Residential Construction Value (Statewide): $2.15+ billion
• Average Permit Value (Statewide): Florida’s average varies by region, but the largest single-permit valuations appeared in the Southeast and Orlando markets.

The latest figures indicate sustained demand for new residential construction, particularly in high-growth corridors along the Gulf Coast and Central Florida. Here is a closer look at the regional breakdown:

Tampa

Total Permits: 2,073
Total Construction Value: $702,527,126
Average Value: $338,894

The Tampa market led the state in total permit volume for November. Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties continued to drive the region’s residential activity:

• Hillsborough County: 446 permits | $170,294,042
• Pasco County: 543 permits | $228,017,293
• Polk County: 407 permits | $145,859,694

Pasco County posted the highest monthly permit volume within the region, while Hillsborough and Polk maintained strong, consistent activity typical of a high-growth metropolitan area.

Southwest Florida

Total Permits: 1,732
Total Construction Value: $635,639,369
Average Value: $366,997

Southwest Florida reported the second-highest total permit volume statewide. Activity was heavily concentrated in two counties:

• Manatee County: 778 permits | $199,199,874
• Lee County: 510 permits | $148,371,278

High average permit valuations and sustained volumes reflect strong demand across the Gulf Coast, driven by continued population migration and residential investment.

Orlando

Total Permits: 931
Total Construction Value: $361,878,614
Average Value: $388,699

The Orlando region posted steady, moderate permit activity with notably high average construction values. November’s leading counties include:

• Lake County: 263 permits | $70,568,416
• Brevard County: 256 permits | $108,741,920

Brevard’s permit values in particular helped strengthen the region’s overall monthly valuation, supported by ongoing development along the Space Coast and suburban expansion westward.

Jacksonville

Total Permits: 662
Total Construction Value: $184,824,424
Average Value: $279,191

Northeast Florida maintained solid mid-range activity across its two most active counties:

• Duval County: 286 permits | $52,675,130
• St. Johns County: 141 permits | $44,322,925

The average value of construction remains lowest in the Jacksonville area in comparison to other regions reviewed, and St. Johns County continues to report some higher-value residential permits within the region, consistent with its reputation for premium master-planned communities and rapid residential growth.

Southeast

Total Permits: 635
Total Construction Value: $271,374,775
Average Value: $427,362

Although the Southeast recorded the lowest number of new permits among the five regions, it posted the highest average permit value statewide, reflecting the region’s established luxury and high-density coastal markets.

Top-performing counties include:

• St. Lucie County: 223 permits | $77,289,364
• Palm Beach County: 184 permits | $91,258,878

High-value land markets and elevated construction costs continue to shape residential development across Southeast Florida.

Florida’s residential construction landscape in November 2025 demonstrates a stable and active permitting environment, with higher concentrations of new permits in the Tampa and Southwest regions, while Southeast Florida delivers the highest project valuations. As a reminder, all insights in this report are based solely on residential building permits pulled and recorded in the HBW database. Permit activity remains a leading indicator for upcoming construction trends, offering a real-time view of demand across Florida’s most active housing markets.

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