According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were up 21.9% in August 2025 when compared to August 2024. Permit values were up 61.4%.
There were 39 permits issued in August 2025, up 7 permits from the 32 issued one year ago. There were 39 permits issued in July 2025.
The value of the August 2025 permits was $13.4 million, up 61.4% from the $8.3 million reported in August 2024.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data (Jun, – Aug.) – which smooths out the month-to-month volatility – shows a 25.0% increase in the number of permits issued over the same 3-month period one year ago.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data show a 34.3% increase in monthly average permit value during this period. The 3-month average permit values increased from $10.2 million in August 2024 to $13.7 million in August 2025.
The chart below shows the number of permits issued each month for the last 36-month period. A 3-Month Ave. line is also included. The highlighted numbers relate to permits issued in the month of August back to 2023.
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