According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits and permit value were relatively flat in December 2025 when compared to December 2024.
This is also the case for the year. The number of permits issued in 2025 were the same as in 2024, see chart below.
December Numbers
There were 27 permits issued in December 2025, compared to 29 permits issued one year ago. There were 27 permits issued last mont, November 2025. The value of the December 2025 permits was $8.7 million, the same as the value reported in December 2024.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data (Oct. – Dec.), which smooths out the month-to-month volatility, shows a 6.5% decrease in the number of permits issued over the same 3-month period one year ago.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data show a 1.0% increase in monthly average permit value during this period. The 3-month average permit values increased from $9.8 million in December 2024 to $9.6 million in December 2025.
The chart below shows the number of permits issued each month for the last 37-month period. A 3-Month Ave. line is also included. The highlighted numbers relate to permits issued in the month of November back to 2022.
No Growth in 2025 Single Family Residential Building Permits added by Staff on
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That should change real soon. There are at least 9 new Subdivisions being built as I write this where the land is being cleared for the Homes and Roads so get ready.