Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were nearly 2,500 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $191 million on record for Florida last month. Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), the greatest volume of new pool construction activity could be found in the southwest region (945 permits), while the lowest level of new construction activity could be found in the Jacksonville area (258 permits).
When reviewing the reports to identify counties with the highest levels of new swimming pool construction, there were five counties that carried close to 40 percent of all new construction activity statewide last month; all of the counties were in the southern region and are as follows:
- Collier County (southwest): 253 permits
- Lee County (southwest): 230 permits
- Palm Beach County (southeast): 172 permits
- Sarasota County (southwest): 167 permits
- Manatee County (southwest): 158 permits
As far as the average value of new pool construction permits is concerned, the average value of new construction ranged from a high of $95,814 (Jacksonville) to a low of $62,473 (Orlando). Here is a closer look at the average value of new pool construction by region last month:
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