Tallahassee building permits: how to search them, and who's building now
Tallahassee new construction on the board (Aug 5, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026)
Counted on November 2, 2026 from the permits currently on the board. Source: intervector.leoncountyfl.gov.
Top builders by permit count
| Builder (as listed on the permit) | New SF permits |
|---|---|
| Premier Construction-Residential Llc | 12 |
| Traton Of Florida Llc | 6 |
| G. David Hardy Llc | 4 |
| Meeks Construction Inc | 2 |
| Ertl Wilson Homes Llc | 1 |
Where the permits are
| Jurisdiction | Permits |
|---|---|
| Leon County | 21 |
| City of Tallahassee | 16 |
See this week's Tallahassee new construction
37 new single-family permits, each with the builder of record and a link to the official record. Updated every morning.
Open the Tallahassee board · $19How to search Tallahassee permits on the official portal
- First decide who issued the permit: addresses inside city limits are the City of Tallahassee; the rest of Leon County is the county.
- Start at tlcgis.org/permitportal, which links both the city and county portals and a map of active new-construction permits.
- City permits: open the Growth Management Citizenserve portal and use Search for a permit.
- Search by address or permit number, then open the record to see status and inspections.
- County permits: use the Leon County portal linked from TLCGIS, or the active-permits layer on Interactive (InterVector).
- Answers to common questions are on the city's permit FAQ.
New to permit portals? Start with how to search building permits.
Official Tallahassee permit sources
- Tallahassee-Leon County permit portal links (TLCGIS)
- City of Tallahassee Growth Management permit search (Citizenserve)
- City Growth Management permit FAQ
- Leon County Interactive map (active permits)
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Questions contractors ask
How do I look up building permits in Tallahassee?
Use Tallahassee-Leon County permit portal links (TLCGIS) (tlcgis.org), the official City of Tallahassee and Leon 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 Tallahassee right now?
On the FirstBid Tallahassee board as of November 2, 2026, Premier Construction-Residential Llc has the most new single-family permits (12) issued between Aug 5, 2026 and Oct 26, 2026. The table above lists the top five builders, counted from City of Tallahassee and Leon County permit records.
How many new construction permits are on the Tallahassee board?
As of November 2, 2026, the FirstBid Tallahassee board lists 37 new single-family home permits issued from Aug 5, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026, pulled by 17 different builders. Every card links back to the City of Tallahassee and Leon County record so you can verify it before you call.
Which parts of Tallahassee have the most new construction?
The City of Tallahassee and Leon County permit feed does not include ZIP codes, so the FirstBid board groups new single-family permits by jurisdiction. From Aug 5, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026 that was Leon County (21), City of Tallahassee (16). Counts refresh every morning from the official records.
Are Tallahassee building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits issued by the City of Tallahassee and Leon 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.