Orlando building permits: how to search them, and who's building now
Orlando new construction on the board (Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026)
Counted on November 2, 2026 from the permits currently on the board. Source: data.cityoforlando.net; aca-prod.accela.com/OSCEOLA.
Top builders by permit count
| Builder (as listed on the permit) | New SF permits |
|---|---|
| Makeur Llc | 3 |
| Bkn Brickman Corp | 2 |
| Devoe Custom Homes Llc | 1 |
| Harvey G Newsome Jr Inc | 1 |
| Ici Homes Of Tampa, Llc | 1 |
Where the permits are
| Jurisdiction | Permits |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 15 |
| St. Cloud | 4 |
| Kissimmee | 2 |
See this week's Orlando new construction
21 new single-family permits, each with the builder of record and a link to the official record. Updated every morning.
Open the Orlando board · $19How to search Orlando permits on the official portal
- From the city's Permits & Inspections page, open the project lookup tool under Check Permit Status.
- Search by permit number, address, project name or parcel ID.
- Read the prefixes: BLD building, ELE electrical, MEC mechanical, PLM plumbing, followed by year and number (BLD2026-01234).
- A new-home lot usually shows a BLD permit with ELE, MEC and PLM under the same project name. Missing trade rows can mean those subs aren't set yet.
- For bulk data, filter the ryhf-m453 dataset to Building Permit with work type New.
- Kissimmee and St. Cloud area permits are in Osceola County's Accela Citizen Access permit center.
Want every screen explained? Read the full Orlando permit search guide.
Official Orlando permit sources
- City of Orlando Permits & Inspections (project lookup)
- City of Orlando permit applications open data (ryhf-m453)
- Osceola County Permit Center (Accela Citizen Access)
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Questions contractors ask
How do I look up building permits in Orlando?
Use City of Orlando Permits & Inspections (project lookup) (www.orlando.gov), the official City of Orlando and Osceola County system. You can search by address or permit number at no cost. For new construction, filter by permit type and issue date. The steps above were checked against the official site on November 2, 2026.
Who is building new homes in Orlando right now?
On the FirstBid Orlando board as of November 2, 2026, Makeur Llc has the most new single-family permits (3) issued between Aug 11, 2026 and Oct 30, 2026. The table above lists the top five builders, counted from City of Orlando and Osceola County permit records.
How many new construction permits are on the Orlando board?
As of November 2, 2026, the FirstBid Orlando board lists 21 new single-family home permits issued from Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026, pulled by 18 different builders. Every card links back to the City of Orlando and Osceola County record so you can verify it before you call.
Which parts of Orlando have the most new construction?
The City of Orlando and Osceola County permit feed does not include ZIP codes, so the FirstBid board groups new single-family permits by jurisdiction. From Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 that was Orlando (15), St. Cloud (4), Kissimmee (2). Counts refresh every morning from the official records.
Are Orlando building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits issued by the City of Orlando and Osceola County are public records, and the official portals linked on this page let anyone search them for free. Permit records list the contractor of record, which is how subcontractors find out which builders are active.