According to annual data published by Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, single-family residential construction permits issued in Leon County were down 25.5% in 2024 when compared to 2023.
There were 517 SFR construction permits issued in 2024, down 175 permits from the 692 issued in 2023.
The chart below shows that since 2021, when 828 permits were issued, the number of permits have trended down. The average number of permits over the last three years is approximately 36% off the peak in 2021.
The downward trend in Leon County is consistent with national numbers, yet more pronounced. The Census Bureau reports that since a peak in 2021, new residential construction permits issued nationally have declined by approximately 20% over a three period.
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Just the effects of Canopy’s buildout- soon will increase as the NE Gateway and its development out Mahan kicks off. Has TR asked Planning Dept what is in the works? Better yet, how is the infrastructure setup for added loads??