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August 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Polk County— updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Polk County, FL issued 3,145 building permits in August 2026, up 1% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33837 with 308 permits. Permit Search Request was the top permit type, making up 18% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
3,145
vs. prior month
+1%
3,123 last month
Most active zip
33837
308 permits
Top permit type
Permit Search Request
18% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

33837
308
33898
239
33813
232
34759
228
33810
202
33897
175
33809
138
33844
134
33880
123
33801
116

Permits by type

August 2026 · Polk County, FL

Permit Search Request
567 (18%)
Re-Roof Permit
542 (17%)
Mechanical Permit
432 (14%)
Residential New Permit - Ex: New House
279 (9%)
Electric Permit
276 (9%)
Window and Door Permit
223 (7%)
Residential Accessory Permit - Ex: Shed, Detached Carport, Guest Houses, Screen/Pool Enclosures
156 (5%)
Residential Renovation/Addition Permit-Ex: Screen Room (solid roof)
149 (5%)
Plumbing Permit
146 (5%)
Demolition Permit
53 (2%)
Commercial Sign Permit
44 (1%)
Fence or Wall Permit
38 (1%)
Mobile Home Permit
38 (1%)
Pool Permit
34 (1%)
Gas Permit
29 (1%)
Pre-Permit or Power Release Request (MH and Damage Pre-inspection)
24 (1%)
Contractor Licensing/MH Parks Renewal
23 (1%)
Commercial New Permit - Ex: Shell Bldg., Dumpster Enclosure, Office Trailer, etc.
22 (1%)
Residential Driveway Permit
20 (1%)
Commercial Renovation Permit - Ex: Tenant Buildout, Window Changeout, Remodel, Addition, etc.
19 (1%)
Commercial Fire Permit - Ex: Fire Sprinkler, Suppression, Underground
18 (1%)
Temporary Use Permit - Ex: Beverage License, Food/Produce Stands, Special Events, etc.
10 (0%)
Building Administrative Permit
2 (0%)
Mobile Home Skirting Permit
1 (0%)

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