According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were up 2.1% in October 2025 when compared to October 2024. Permit values were down 17.1%.
There were 49 permits issued in October 2025, compared to 48 permits issued one year ago. There were 31 permits issued in September 2025. The value of the October 2025 permits was $9.7 million, down 17.1% from the $11.7 million reported in October 2024.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data (Aug. – Oct.) – which smooths out the month-to-month volatility – shows a 5.3% increase in the number of permits issued over the same 3-month period one year ago.
The 3-Mnth Avg. data show a 7.3% increase in monthly average permit value during this period. The 3-month average permit values increased from $9.6 million in October 2024 to $10.3 million in October 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 October to 2023.
Comparing the year-to-date numbers from 2025 (459) to 2024 (455) show roughly the same number of permits issued through October.
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