In June 2025, there were 7,805 new residential building permits added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State. These figures span five major regions across the state—Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Jacksonville, and Orlando—offering valuable insights into regional activity and the contractors leading the charge. Later this week, we will be using HBW’s reports to dive deeper into what the latest permit data means for each region, but today we will be focusing on the builders driving those figures.
Based on the total number of permits on record, several national and regional builders stood out in their respective markets, with Lennar Homes maintaining its position as a dominant force across all five regions.
Statewide Overview: June 2025
When examining new permit activity across the state, a few key themes emerged:
- Lennar Homes was the undisputed leader in permit volume, ranking in the top five in all five regions and taking the No. 1 spot in four of them (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, and Jacksonville).
- Pulte Homes maintained a strong presence, appearing in the top five in four regions, including being ranked #1 in Orlando.
- Taylor Morrison also demonstrated strength in three markets, particularly in Tampa and Orlando where average home values were among some of the higher reported.
- Markets such as Tampa and Southwest Florida showed significant volume and high permit values, signaling ongoing demand in those metro areas.
Top Home Builders by Region
Southwest Florida
- Total Builders on Record: ~420
- Regional Leader: Lennar Homes (279 permits | $70.8M total value)
- Noteworthy Mention: Neal Communities posted the highest average value at $307K per home out of the top five, reflecting a focus on mid-to-high-end housing.
Top 5 Builders:
- Lennar Homes – 279 permits
- Pulte Homes – 184 permits
- D.R. Horton – 107 permits
- Taylor Morrison – 106 permits
- Neal Communities of SW FL – 91 permits
Tampa
- Total Builders on Record: ~230
- Regional Leader: Lennar Homes (584 permits | $202.5M total value)
- Standout Performer: Homes by West Bay posted the highest average value out of the top five builders at $515K.
Top 5 Builders:
- Lennar Homes – 584 permits
- D.R. Horton – 178 permits
- Taylor Morrison – 118 permits
- The Villages of Lake Sumter – 115 permits
- Homes by West Bay – 87 permits
Southeast Florida
- Total Builders on Record: 135+
- Regional Leader: Lennar Homes (260 permits | $63.8M total value)
- High-Value Construction: GL Building Corporation and KH East Coastal FL Homes reported average values over $425K, with GL topping out at $762K.
Top 5 Builders:
- Lennar Homes – 260 permits
- Pulte Homes – 92 permits
- GL Building Corporation – 89 permits
- KH East Coastal FL Homes – 83 permits
- Meritage Homes – 43 permits
Jacksonville
- Total Builders on Record: ~140
- Regional Leader: American Classic Homes (106 permits | $11.6M total value)
- Diverse Activity: The top five builders were relatively close in permit totals, indicating a more competitive and distributed builder landscape.
Top 5 Builders:
- American Classic Homes – 106 permits
- Lennar Homes – 80 permits
- Dream Finders Homes – 76 permits
- Pulte Homes – 58 permits
- David Weekley Homes – 53 permits
Orlando
- Total Builders on Record: 175+
- Regional Leader: Pulte Homes (226 permits | $71.2M total value)
- Premium Builds: Taylor Morrison had the highest average value out of the top five, at nearly $428K per home.
Top 5 Builders:
- Pulte Homes – 226 permits
- Lennar Homes – 140 permits
- D.R. Horton – 140 permits
- CKF Construction Services – 59 permits
- Taylor Morrison – 47 permits
The June 2025 permit data clearly highlights Lennar Homes’ continued dominance across the state, with the builder leading in total permits in four of the five major regions. This stronghold reflects Lennar’s operational scale and ability to deliver across a variety of markets, from high-volume subdivisions in Tampa to mid-range and luxury offerings in Southeast Florida. Pulte Homes also demonstrated strong market presence, ranking among the top five in four regions and leading the Orlando market in both volume and value. The data further reveals notable variations in average construction values, indicating a healthy mix of affordable and high-end construction activity. Builders like GL Building Corporation and Homes by West Bay stood out for commanding significantly higher average values per home, pointing to strong demand for upscale residential construction in select markets. Meanwhile, Jacksonville presents a more competitive and balanced landscape, with multiple builders sharing the top spots in close range—offering room for mid-sized firms and regional players to thrive. Altogether, the June data paints a picture of a diverse Florida homebuilding sector, with opportunities across all market tiers and geographic regions.
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