Florida’s Top Home Builders – July 2025

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According to the latest construction data reports released by HBW, Florida experienced steady new residential construction activity in July 2025, with thousands of building permits added to the pipeline across its major metropolitan regions. The data, which reflects total new permits, overall construction value, and average value of residential construction projects, provides key insights into the homebuilding market throughout the state.

Below is a breakdown of the top-performing builders in each of the five major Florida regions: Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, and Jacksonville.

Southwest Florida

In the southwestern region, there were 1,589 new residential construction permits on record for July, reflecting an average construction value of $346,150. Out of 370 contractors with new permits, the following builders held the highest total volume:

  • Lennar Homes – 198 permits | $47.63M total value | Avg. $240,567
  • Pulte Homes – 138 permits | $25.32M total value | Avg. $183,451
  • Taylor Morrison – 77 permits | $16.23M total value | Avg. $210,816
  • Stratos Construction – 50 permits | $9.15M total value | Avg. $183,026
  • M/I Homes – 43 permits | $8.51M total value | Avg. $197,853

Tampa

The Tampa market led the state in overall permit volume, with 1,981 new residential construction permits during July and an average value of $358,980. Out of nearly 240 builders on record, the following companies topped the list for total permits:

  • Lennar Homes – 469 permits | $171.36M total value | Avg. $365,369
  • D.R. Horton – 187 permits | $61.61M total value | Avg. $329,444
  • Pulte Homes – 109 permits | $50.92M total value | Avg. $467,125
  • Taylor Morrison – 102 permits | $41.50M total value | Avg. $406,846
  • The Villages of Lake Sumter – 76 permits | $13.30M total value | Avg. $175,000

Orlando

In the Orlando area, HBW reported 1,294 housing starts for July, with an average construction value of $382,255. Out of nearly 165 active contractors, the leading builders by permit volume included:

  • Pulte Homes – 144 permits | $61.89M total value | Avg. $429,806
  • Lennar Homes – 96 permits | $35.19M total value | Avg. $366,591
  • M/I Homes – 90 permits | $39.67M total value | Avg. $440,743
  • D.R. Horton – 83 permits | $23.25M total value | Avg. $280,178
  • Adams Homes – 59 permits | $23.34M total value | Avg. $395,590

Southeast Florida

The southeastern portion of the state carried 693 new residential construction permits in July, with the highest regional average value statewide at $480,370. Out of approximately 140 contractors, the following ranked at the top five for total new permits:

  • Lennar Homes – 185 permits | $26.53M total value | Avg. $143,418
  • GL Building Corporation – 115 permits | $92.66M total value | Avg. $805,717
  • Pulte Homes – 33 permits | $13.70M total value | Avg. $415,043
  • D.R. Horton – 32 permits | $7.43M total value | Avg. $232,218
  • KH East Coastal FL Homes – 28 permits | $10.91M total value | Avg. $389,714

Jacksonville

In the Jacksonville area, there were 715 new residential construction permits with an average value of $279,823. Out of the 105 builders with new permits on record, the leaders were:

  • Lennar Homes – 97 permits | $19.81M total value | Avg. $204,211
  • Dream Finders Homes – 78 permits | $14.77M total value | Avg. $189,329
  • Pulte Homes – 45 permits | $12.05M total value | Avg. $267,857
  • American Classic Homes – 35 permits | $3.83M total value | Avg. $109,429
  • Richmond American Homes – 30 permits | $7.65M total value | Avg. $255,097

Statewide Summary

Across the five major regions of Florida, there were more than 6,270 new residential construction permits issued in July 2025, reflecting billions in total construction value. Lennar Homes continued to dominate statewide, leading permit totals in nearly every region, while Pulte Homes, D.R. Horton, and Taylor Morrison held strong market shares across multiple areas. The highest average construction values were concentrated in the Southeast region, where luxury and custom developments drove project values upward. Meanwhile, the Tampa market was positioned as the most active in terms of sheer volume, recording nearly 2,000 permits in just one month.

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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