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July 2026 Building Permits

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

Polk County, FL issued 3,123 building permits in July 2026, up 167% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33837 with 276 permits. Re-Roof Permit was the top permit type, making up 17% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
3,123
vs. prior month
+167%
1,170 last month
Most active zip
33837
276 permits
Top permit type
Re-Roof Permit
17% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — July 2026

33837
276
34759
237
33813
227
33810
205
33897
169
33880
157
33844
144
33811
134
33809
133
33884
123

Permits by type

July 2026 · Polk County, FL

Re-Roof Permit
530 (17%)
Permit Search Request
521 (17%)
Mechanical Permit
499 (16%)
Electric Permit
313 (10%)
Window and Door Permit
247 (8%)
Residential New Permit - Ex: New House
203 (7%)
Residential Accessory Permit - Ex: Shed, Detached Carport, Guest Houses, Screen/Pool Enclosures
162 (5%)
Plumbing Permit
141 (5%)
Residential Renovation/Addition Permit-Ex: Screen Room (solid roof)
116 (4%)
Mobile Home Permit
62 (2%)
Demolition Permit
42 (1%)
Pool Permit
39 (1%)
Gas Permit
37 (1%)
Fence or Wall Permit
35 (1%)
Commercial Renovation Permit - Ex: Tenant Buildout, Window Changeout, Remodel, Addition, etc.
32 (1%)
Pre-Permit or Power Release Request (MH and Damage Pre-inspection)
29 (1%)
Commercial Sign Permit
27 (1%)
Commercial New Permit - Ex: Shell Bldg., Dumpster Enclosure, Office Trailer, etc.
24 (1%)
Residential Driveway Permit
23 (1%)
Contractor Licensing/MH Parks Renewal
21 (1%)
Commercial Fire Permit - Ex: Fire Sprinkler, Suppression, Underground
10 (0%)
Temporary Use Permit - Ex: Beverage License, Food/Produce Stands, Special Events, etc.
8 (0%)
Building Administrative Permit
1 (0%)
Mobile Home Skirting Permit
1 (0%)

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