As noted in our post last week, Florida’s residential construction market demonstrated continual activity through the month of April 2025, with nearly 6,500 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database. Reflecting steady consumer demand and ongoing development momentum across the state, the total construction value exceeded $2.2 billion for the month.
As HBW subscribers are already aware, HBW tracks permit data from building departments across Florida (and the South) to help contractors, builders, and suppliers stay informed, plan strategically, and generate high-quality leads. For April, we’ve analyzed residential construction activity across five key Florida regions—Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville—to identify the leading home builders based on total permits pulled. Below is a breakdown of the top builders by region, as well as a statewide snapshot of market leaders.
Southwest Florida
In Southwest Florida, Lennar Homes led the market with 230 new residential permits totaling more than $40.7 million in construction value. Other top builders included D.R. Horton, Taylor Morrison, and Pulte Homes, all maintaining strong regional presence.
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Average Value |
| Lennar Homes | 230 | $40,761,675 | $177,225 |
| D.R. Horton | 130 | $26,722,433 | $205,557 |
| Taylor Morrison | 125 | $27,267,060 | $218,136 |
| Pulte Homes | 124 | $20,298,070 | $163,694 |
| Holiday Builders | 54 | $16,154,645 | $299,160 |
Southeast Florida
Lennar Homes once again took the lead in Southeast Florida, securing 111 permits valued at over $18.1 million. While GL Building Corporation and Mattamy Homes pulled fewer permits, they recorded notably higher average construction values, signaling activity in the luxury segment.
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Average Value |
| Lennar Homes | 111 | $18,111,809 | $163,169 |
| GL Building Corp. | 63 | $25,425,720 | $403,583 |
| Mattamy Homes | 38 | $15,685,067 | $412,765 |
| KH East Coastal FL Homes | 36 | $16,469,216 | $457,478 |
| D.R. Horton | 27 | $5,130,675 | $190,025 |
Orlando Area
The Orlando region saw D.R. Horton take the top spot with 170 permits and more than $56 million in total value. Lennar, Pulte, and Taylor Morrison followed closely behind, with Taylor Morrison leading the pack in average value at nearly $500k per home.
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Average Value |
| D.R. Horton | 170 | $56,491,011 | $332,300 |
| Pulte Homes | 140 | $49,906,819 | $356,477 |
| Lennar Homes | 138 | $51,281,692 | $371,606 |
| Taylor Morrison | 84 | $41,758,620 | $497,126 |
| CKF Construction Services | 67 | $16,033,828 | $239,311 |
Tampa Area
Tampa remains one of Florida’s most active residential construction markets. Lennar Homes dominated with 316 new permits, bringing in a total value of nearly $117 million. D.R. Horton and Taylor Morrison also held strong positions, with average values exceeding $335k.
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Average Value |
| Lennar Homes | 316 | $116,872,922 | $369,851 |
| D.R. Horton | 219 | $74,201,893 | $338,821 |
| Taylor Morrison | 122 | $49,200,156 | $403,280 |
| The Villages of Lake Sumter | 92 | $16,100,000 | $175,000 |
| Muder Construction | 68 | $11,900,000 | $175,000 |
Jacksonville Area
In Jacksonville, Lennar Homes held its leadership with 121 permits totaling over $32 million in value. David Weekley Homes and Pulte Homes followed next in line, while Toll Brothers led in terms of high-value construction out of the top five, having an average of approximately $344k per home.
| Builder | Total Permits | Total Value | Average Value |
| Lennar Homes | 121 | $32,027,880 | $264,693 |
| David Weekley Homes | 54 | $14,337,567 | $265,511 |
| Pulte Homes | 52 | $12,944,061 | $248,924 |
| Toll Brothers | 35 | $12,030,002 | $343,714 |
| Dream Finders Homes | 33 | $6,702,390 | $203,103 |
Statewide Leaders – April 2025
When aggregating data across the state’s top regions, Lennar Homes emerged as the undisputed leader with 916 new permits and a total construction value of $259 million+. D.R. Horton and Pulte Homes followed as consistent performers across multiple regions.
| Builder | Statewide Permits |
| 1-Lennar Homes | 916 |
| 2-D.R. Horton | 561 |
| 3-Pulte Homes | 401 |
| 4-Taylor Morrison | 348 |
April 2025 reflected Florida’s ongoing residential construction momentum, fueled by both national and regional builders maintaining aggressive growth strategies. The data from HBW not only highlights the volume leaders but also provides insight into market segmentation—ranging from affordable housing to luxury builds.
To gain access to detailed permitting data, homeowner information, and project-level insights, contact HBW. The HBW platform equips construction professionals with the tools they need to forecast opportunities, refine marketing efforts, and grow strategically in a competitive market.