According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family residential construction permits was up 26.1% in March 2026 when compared to March 2025.
There were 58 permits issued in March 2026, compared to 46 permits issued one year ago. There were 37 permits issued last month, February 2026.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data (Jan. – Mar.), which smooths out the month-to-month volatility, shows a 2.6% decrease in the number of permits issued over the same 3-month period one year ago.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data show a 2.4% increase in monthly average permit value during this period. The 3-month average permit values increased from $12.7 million in March 2026 to $13.0 million in March 2026.
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 March back to 2023.
The chart shows that the 3-month average declining trend that began in June 2025 has been reversed. However, the year-to-date (YTD) numbers through March show 2026 permits (123) lagging permits issued during the start of 2025 (143).
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