Building permits · May 2026
Leon County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Leon County, Florida — 132 units authorized in May 2026, 1,866 over the last 12 months — latest month -14.8% vs. a year earlier.
132
Units (latest month)
51
Single-family units
79
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,343,002
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,866 units permitted · latest month -14.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 51 | 38.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 79 | 59.8% |
| All units | 132 | 100% |
Leon County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Leon County?+
132 new residential units were authorized in Leon County, Florida in May 2026, and 1,866 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Leon County permits are multifamily?+
61.4% of Leon County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.