A review of the latest permit data for new home construction in Florida during the month of November 2019
Based on the latest reports from the HBW database, there were more than 5,550 housing starts with a total construction value of approximately $1.5 billion in the Sunshine State last month. Out of the five major regions reviewed (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast, Southwest), the Tampa area held the highest amount of total new residential construction permits (1,525 permits), while Orlando held the highest average value of new home construction (average value: $294,616).
Here is a closer look at new construction activity by region, including total permits, average value of construction and counties where new home construction was greatest during the month of November 2019:
Tampa
Total permits: 1,525 permits
Average Value of Construction: $277,058
Top Counties for new construction: Polk County (432 permits); Hillsborough County (396 permits)
Southwest
Total permits: 1,355 permits
Average Value of Construction: $256,378
Top Counties for new construction: Lee County (473 permits); Sarasota County (274 permits)
Orlando
Total permits: 1,107 permits
Average Value of Construction: $294,616
Top Counties for new construction: Orange County (351 permits); Brevard County (226 permits)
Jacksonville
Total permits: 837 permits
Average Value of Construction: $240,140
Top Counties for new construction: Duval County (296 permits); St. Johns County (286 permits)
Southeast
Total permits: 729 permits
Average Value of Construction: $291,223
Top Counties for new construction: St. Lucie County (252 permits); Palm Beach County (177 permits)
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.