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Highlands County, FL building permits & builders

Live single-family residential permit data and the top licensed home builders in Highlands County, Florida. Updated weekly from US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey + county public records.

Permits (last 12mo)
614
Single-family + 1-4 unit residential
Population
102,339
Census ACS estimate
Permits / 1K residents
6.00
Trailing 12mo rate
Subdivisions on record
13
From county plat records

12-month permit trend

Monthly single-family permit volume in Highlands County over the last 12 months. Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.

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About Highlands County for trades & suppliers

Highlands County, Florida is one of 3,022 US counties tracked by PermitFocus. With 614 new single-family permits issued in the last 12 months, the county represents an active market for lumber yards, roofing contractors, HVAC installers, plumbing, concrete, doors and windows, paint, flooring, and other trades that follow new residential construction.

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Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Highlands County, Florida?

614 new single-family residential building permits were issued in Highlands County over the last 12 months (6.00 per 1,000 residents), according to the US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey. PermitFocus updates this figure weekly.

Who are the top home builders in Highlands County?

Per-permit builder attribution isn't published for Highlands County yet. PermitFocus tracks Census Bureau aggregate permit data for this county and adds individual builder detail as records become available.

Where can I get new-construction permit data for Highlands County?

PermitFocus provides live single-family permit counts, ranked builder activity, subdivision records, and a drive-time market analyzer for Highlands County and 3,000+ US counties. Start a free 7-day trial to open the full Highlands County dashboard.

Is Highlands County a good market for lumber and building-materials suppliers?

With 614 new single-family permits in the last 12 months (6.00 per 1,000 residents), Highlands County is an active market for lumber yards, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, and other trades that follow new residential construction. PermitFocus ranks builder activity so suppliers can prioritize outreach.

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