New construction permits in Alachua County, FL: August 2026
177 new construction permits were filed in Alachua County, FL in August 2026, 103% more than in July (87). Alachua County, FL ranked 13th of the 58 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 156 permits, 88% of the month.
- The busiest contractor, Jim Chapman Construction Group, was named on 74 permits; the top 5 together on 80%.
- The busiest day was Sunday, August 30, with 25; Sundays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| August 2026 | 177 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 156
- New commercial buildings: 1
Busiest contractors in August 2026
- Jim Chapman Construction Group: 74 permits
- BLACKWATER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC: 27 permits
- Lennar Homes, LLC: 17 permits
- D R Horton Inc: 12 permits
- D.E. Scorpio Corporation d.b.a Scorpio: 12 permits
New construction permits in August 2026 in other places
- Loudoun County, VA: 848
- Austin, TX: 797
- Fort Worth, TX: 560
- Philadelphia, PA: 520
- Midland, TX: 405
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 404
- Collin County, TX: 362
- San Antonio, TX: 351
- Hillsborough County, FL: 321
- New York, NY: 281
- Wake County, NC: 248
- Osceola County, FL: 182
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Source: Data: Alachua County Growth Management. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.