News Summary
In Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits issued in September has declined by 6.1% compared to the previous year, with a total of 31 permits issued. The total value of these permits also dropped to $9.2 million, reflecting ongoing variability in the construction sector. Year-to-date, the number of permits is slightly up, presenting a mixed picture for builders as the overall market conditions remain challenging. Stakeholders are closely monitoring these trends to understand the future of construction activity in the area.
Tallahassee, Florida – In September 2025, the city saw a 6.1% decline in single-family new construction permits compared to September 2024. A total of 31 permits were issued in September 2025, marking a decrease of 2 permits from the 33 issued in September 2024.
The total value of construction permits for single-family homes in September 2025 reached $9.2 million, which is a 9.2% drop from the $10.1 million reported in September 2024. The data reflects ongoing variability in the construction sector within the city, signaling challenging market conditions for builders and developers.
Looking at the broader trends, in July 2025, there were 39 permits issued, and the three-month average data from July to September 2025 indicates no increase in the number of permits issued compared to the same period in 2024. Interestingly, the three-month average values for permits did exhibit positive growth, rising by 17.2% from $9.3 million in September 2024 to $10.9 million in September 2025. This indicates that while the number of permits has not significantly increased, the value of individual projects may be improving.
Year-to-date statistics reveal that 410 permits have been issued through September 2025, which is slightly higher than the 407 permits recorded for the same period in 2024. However, the construction industry faced notable declines earlier this year, particularly in May 2025, where permits decreased by 30.3% compared to May 2024, with 46 permits issued. May’s permit values also saw a 17.4% decrease, amounting to $13.3 million as opposed to $16.1 million in the prior year.
Moreover, June 2025 reported a 5.2% decline in the three-month average number of permits compared to the same period last year. However, a positive upswing was experienced in August 2025, where there was a 21.9% increase in permits issued compared to August 2024, totaling 39 permits. This increase coincided with a substantial rise in permit values, which soared by 61.4%, reaching $13.4 million compared to $8.3 million in August 2024.
Overall, analysis of the three-month average data for June to August 2025 shows a 25.0% increase in permits issued compared to the same three-month period in 2024. Permit values during this time also improved, seeing an increase of 34.3% from $10.2 million in August 2024 to $13.7 million in August 2025.
The fluctuations in new construction permits throughout Tallahassee reflect larger economic trends and the challenges faced by the construction industry, including supply chain issues, fluctuating material costs, and evolving buyer preferences. These trends will likely continue to shape the residential building landscape in the coming months, influencing both construction activity and market prices.
As the year continues, stakeholders in the Tallahassee construction market are keeping a close watch on these numbers to gauge the industry’s recovery and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.
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- Tallahassee Reports: Single-Family Construction Permits Trending Down
- Wikipedia: Construction Permits
- Tallahassee.com: 7-Story Housing Project on West Tennessee Street Gets Permit Approval
- Google Search: Tallahassee Construction Permits
- Tallahassee Reports: New Single-Family Construction Permits Down in May
- Google Scholar: Tallahassee Housing Market
- Tallahassee Reports: New Single-Family Construction Permits Up in August
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Construction Industry
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- Google News: Tallahassee Real Estate
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