According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family residential construction permits was up 27.3% in April 2026 when compared to April 2025.
There were 70 permits issued in April 2026, compared to 55 permits issued one year ago. There were 58 permits issued last month, March 2026.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data (Feb. – Apr.), which smooths out the month-to-month volatility, shows a 18.8% increase in the number of permits issued over the same 3-month period one year ago.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data show a 0.8% increase in monthly average permit value during this period. The 3-month average permit values increased from $12.1 million in April 2025 to $12.2 million in April 2026.
The chart below shows the number of permits issued each month for the last 37-month period. A 3-month average line is also included. The highlighted numbers relate to permits issued in the month of April back to 2023.
The chart shows that the 3-month average declining trend that began in June 2025 has been reversed. The year-to-date (YTD) numbers through April show 2026 permits (193) is just behind the number of permits issued during the start of 2025 (198).
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