Kent County, DE building permits & builders
Live single-family residential permit data and the top licensed home builders in Kent County, Delaware. Updated weekly from US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey + county public records.
12-month permit trend
Monthly single-family permit volume in Kent County over the last 12 months. Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
Top home builders in Kent County
The most active builders pulling residential permits in Kent County, Delaware.
- Ryan Homes229 permits
- K.Hovnanian215 permits
- D.R. Horton114 permits
- Wilkinson Homes69 permits
- Lennar53 permits
- Insight Homes31 permits
About Kent County for trades & suppliers
Kent County, Delaware is one of 3,022 US counties tracked by PermitFocus. With 831 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 Kent County, Delaware?
831 new single-family residential building permits were issued in Kent County over the last 12 months (4.56 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 Kent County?
The most active home builders pulling residential permits in Kent County include Ryan Homes, K.Hovnanian, D.R. Horton. See the full ranked builder list above.
Where can I get new-construction permit data for Kent County?
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Is Kent County a good market for lumber and building-materials suppliers?
With 831 new single-family permits in the last 12 months (4.56 per 1,000 residents), Kent 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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