Florida New Swimming Pool Construction Trends – February 2026

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A Market Overview Based on HBW Construction Data Reports

Florida’s swimming pool construction market continued to demonstrate strong performance in February 2026, with notable activity across all major regions. According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, more than 2,000 new swimming pool construction permits were added statewide during the month, representing a robust demand environment supported by population growth, sustained in‑migration, and ongoing residential development.

The following provides a detailed breakdown of new pool construction activity across the five major regions tracked by HBW (Southwest Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast Florida, and Jacksonville) including total permits, total construction value, average value, and leading counties by permit volume:

Statewide Summary

Southwest Florida led the state in both permit volume and total construction value, while Jacksonville posted the highest average value per project.

Southwest Florida

777 permits | $67.9M total value | $87,382 average value

Southwest Florida was the most active region in February, accounting for more than one‑third of all new pool construction statewide. The region’s strong performance reflects continued residential expansion in coastal and suburban communities.

Leading Counties:

  • Manatee County: 180 permits | Total Value: $20.67M
  • Lee County: 220 permits | Total Value: $16.21M

Manatee and Lee counties together contributed more than half of the region’s total pool permits, underscoring their role as core growth markets.

Tampa

370 permits | $30.99M total value | $83,775 average value

The Tampa area maintained steady demand, supported by ongoing residential development in both urban and suburban corridors.

Leading Counties:

  • Hillsborough County: 131 permits | Total Value: $12.40M
  • Sumter County: 69 permits | Total Value: $3.11M

Hillsborough continues to anchor the region’s pool construction activity, while Sumter County ranked #2 for total volume of new permits for the one-month period.

Southeast Florida

365 permits | $29.82M total value | $81,687 average value

Southeast Florida posted consistent activity levels, with average values closely aligned with Tampa and Orlando.

Leading Counties:

  • Palm Beach County: 118 permits | Total Value: $10.87M
  • Miami‑Dade County: 81 permits | Total Value: $5.25M

Palm Beach County continues to be a major driver of new pool construction in the region.

Orlando

344 permits | $28.66M total value | $83,308 average value

The Orlando market remained strong, with permit volumes close to those of Southeast Florida. Growth appears to be supported by large‑scale residential development in suburban counties.

Leading Counties:

  • Orange County: 99 permits | Total Value: $8.41M
  • Brevard County: 81 permits | Total Value: $6.68M

Orange County led the region, while Brevard’s activity highlights the ongoing expansion along the Space Coast.

Jacksonville

217 permits | $21.23M total value | $97,826 average value

Although Jacksonville recorded the lowest permit volume among the five regions reviewed, it posted the highest average value of construction statewide, indicating a concentration of higher‑end residential pool projects.

Leading Counties:

  • Duval County: 62 permits | Total Value: $7.29M
  • St. Johns County: 99 permits | Total Value: $9.55M

St. Johns County alone accounted for nearly half of the region’s total permits, reflecting its rapid residential growth and strong demand for premium outdoor amenities.

Market Insights & Overview

Region with the Most New Construction

  • Southwest Florida led the state with 777 permits, significantly outpacing all other regions.

Highest Average Value of Construction

  • Jacksonville posted the highest average value at $97,826, well above the statewide regional averages.

Lowest Average Value of Construction

  • Southeast Florida recorded the lowest average value at $81,687, though the difference across four of the five regions was relatively narrow.

With the exception of Jacksonville, the average value of new pool construction remained tightly grouped—between $81,687 and $87,382—across Tampa, Orlando, Southeast Florida, and Southwest Florida. Such a close range suggests a stable pricing environment for standard residential pool installations in most of the state.

For construction industry professionals, the latest monthly trends point to sustained demand across the state, with particular opportunities in rapidly growing counties such as Manatee, Lee, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, Orange, and St. Johns. As Florida’s population growth and residential development continue, keep your eyes on HBW’s reports to stay in-the-know and ahead of trend.

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.

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