Single-Family Building Permits

Single-Family Building Permits

Last Updated: December 2nd, 2024

Summary

  • The Southwest Florida issued 1,476 single-family building permits in October 2024, down 17 percent from October 2023 but 17 percent over September 2024.
  • Lee County issued 946 permits in October 2024, down 13 percent from the previous year but 10 percent above the prior month.
  • In Collier County, 200 permits were issued in October 2024, down 26 percent from October 2023 but 38 percent over September 2024.
  • Charlotte County recorded 277 permits issued in October 2024, dipping 28 percent from October 2023 and 37 percent above September 2024.
  • Hendry County issued 47 single-family building permits in October 2024, up 42 percent from October 2023 and unchanged from September 2024.
  • Glades County reported six single-family building permits issued in October 2024, up 5 permits from September 2024.

About the Data

Single-family building permits data is collected from the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permit Survey and supplemented with data collected from local building and zoning departments in Southwest Florida. All data is updated on a monthly basis.

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