News Summary
The City of Tallahassee and Leon County reported a 6.1% decline in new construction permits for single-family homes in September compared to the previous year. The total value of these permits also fell to $9.2 million. Despite this decrease, a new workforce housing project is slated to develop 300 apartments, indicating ongoing efforts to address housing needs. Year-to-date figures show little change, with a slight increase in average permit values. Other local initiatives, including vocational training enhancements and state funding requests, highlight the community’s efforts for development.
Tallahassee, FL – The City of Tallahassee and Leon County have seen a downturn in the number of new construction permits issued for single-family homes, marking a 6.1% decline in September 2025 compared to the same month last year. In total, 31 permits were issued last month, down from 33 permits in September 2024. The total value of these permits fell to $9.2 million, representing a 9.2% decrease from the $10.1 million reported in September 2024.
In August 2025, the city issued 39 permits. Year-to-date figures for 2025 show the number of permits at 410, which is nearly consistent with the 407 permits issued during the same period in 2024. A three-month average for permits issued from July to September 2025 indicates no significant increase compared to the previous year. However, it is worth noting that the three-month average permit values increased by 17.2%, rising from $9.3 million in September 2024 to $10.9 million in September 2025.
In addition to the construction permit statistics, a new workforce housing project has received conditional approval to be developed in Tallahassee. This project, which will be situated at 309 W. Tennessee St., is set to include 300 apartments within a seven-story building on a 2.5-acre city block. The venture, led by Miami-based developer Global City Development, carries a total value of $100 million. Beyond residential apartments, the project will also consist of approximately 2,850 square feet of commercial space and 7,450 square feet of office space.
The developer’s plans for the workforce housing project include the addition of courtyards with various amenities for residents, aimed at enhancing living conditions in the area. Additionally, the project will facilitate access to a garage from both Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Call Street.
These developments come in the context of various other ongoing initiatives in the region and beyond. For instance, Lively Technical College, in collaboration with Leon County Schools, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art welding facility at Chiles High School. This facility was funded by a $631,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education, aimed at enhancing vocational training for students in the area.
On another government front, Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon has requested over $512 million from state lawmakers to maintain the prison system for the upcoming fiscal year. Meanwhile, recent nationwide discussions have emerged regarding the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, which is expected to potentially weaken provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that relate to racial makeup in voting district formation.
In other news, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from terminating federal workers during the government shutdown amid ongoing litigation by several unions. Additionally, stock market performance showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, the Dow remaining flat, and the Nasdaq increasing by 0.7%. This fluctuation occurred against the backdrop of concerns related to US-China trade relations and the ongoing government shutdown.
As construction trends fluctuate in Tallahassee and initiatives to provide affordable housing gain traction, city officials remain hopeful that these changes will meet the growing needs of the community.
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Additional Resources
- Tallahassee Reports: Single Family Construction Permits Trending Down
- Tallahassee.com: 7-Story Housing Project on West Tennessee Street Gets Permit Approval
- Tallahassee Reports: New Single Family Construction Permits Up in June
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Construction Permits
- Google Search: Tallahassee Housing News
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