- Issued in October 2026 to date
- 1,766
- Issued in the last 30 days
- 1,766
- Median days, application to issue
- 4
These figures cover every permit in City of Orlando: Permit Applications, not only home projects. The last 30 days run from October 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026. That is 27% below the average of 2,428 permits a month over the previous 12 full months.
Top Permit Types in the Last 30 Days
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | 559 | 32% |
| Electrical | 405 | 23% |
| Mechanical Permit | 243 | 14% |
| Plumbing | 229 | 13% |
| Engineering | 172 | 10% |
| Fire Permit | 94 | 5% |
| Gas | 29 | 2% |
| Floodplain | 18 | 1% |
Orlando issues separate permits for each trade. In the 30 days to October 30, 2026 the City issued 559 building permits, 405 electrical, 243 mechanical and 229 plumbing permits. The median from application to issue was 4 days, but that figure mixes quick trade permits with building permits that need plan review.
Orlando's dataset names the contractor on 93% of recent permits. Areas are the City's neighborhoods; Vista Park (145), College Park (106) and Meridian Park (103) were the busiest in the last 30 days. Remember that many "Orlando" addresses are in unincorporated Orange County, whose permits are not in this data.
12-Month Permit Trend in Orlando
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 2,675 |
| November 2025 | 2,056 |
| December 2025 | 2,408 |
| January 2026 | 2,121 |
| February 2026 | 2,300 |
| March 2026 | 2,622 |
| April 2026 | 2,615 |
| May 2026 | 2,363 |
| June 2026 | 2,727 |
| July 2026 | 2,627 |
| August 2026 | 2,576 |
| September 2026 | 2,043 |
| October 2026 (to date) | 1,766 |
Over the 12 full months, the busiest was June 2026 with 2,727 permits and the quietest was September 2026 with 2,043.
Busiest Areas in the Last 30 Days
| Neighborhood | Permits |
|---|---|
| Vista Park | 145 |
| College Park | 106 |
| Meridian Park | 103 |
| Lake Nona South | 94 |
| Florida Center | 91 |
| Southeastern Oaks | 63 |
| Central Business District | 60 |
| Princeton/Silver Star | 58 |
| Airport North | 47 |
| Metro West | 44 |
Recent Permits
The 15 most recent permits in the feed. We show the neighborhood rather than the street address, and never owner names.
| Issued | Type | Neighborhood | Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | Electrical | Meridian Park | HOME ENERGY GROUP LLC, D/B/A ARCXIS |
| 2026-10-30 | Electrical | Meridian Park | HOME ENERGY GROUP LLC, D/B/A ARCXIS |
| 2026-10-30 | Gas | Central Business District | DISCOUNT PROPANE INC |
| 2026-10-30 | Building Permit | College Park | TERRAVISTA CONSTRUCTION INC |
| 2026-10-30 | Building Permit | College Park | LEXEER CONSTRUCTION |
| 2026-10-30 | Building Permit | Colonialtown North | LEXEER CONSTRUCTION |
| 2026-10-30 | Electrical | Rock Lake | MOMENTUM SOLAR |
| 2026-10-30 | Mechanical Permit | Northlake Park at Lake Nona | NORTH POLE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEA |
| 2026-10-30 | Engineering | College Park | TERRAVISTA CONSTRUCTION INC |
| 2026-10-30 | Engineering | Vista East | Not listed |
| 2026-10-30 | Engineering | Central Business District | DISCOUNT PROPANE INC |
| 2026-10-30 | Fire Permit | Kirkman North | BLACK BELT FIRE PROTECTION LLC |
| 2026-10-30 | Fire Permit | Kirkman North | BLACK BELT FIRE PROTECTION LLC |
| 2026-10-30 | Mechanical Permit | Vista Park | MECHANICAL ONE LLC |
| 2026-10-30 | Fire Permit | Kirkman North | BLACK BELT FIRE PROTECTION LLC |
How to Look Up a Building Permit in Orlando
- City of Orlando Permit Lookup: Open the City of Orlando project lookup tool.
- Search by permit number, address, project name or parcel ID.
- Open the matching project to see the permit status and its inspections.
- The same tool lets the permit holder pay outstanding fees and schedule inspections.
- If the property is outside city limits, the permit was issued by Orange County instead and is searchable in the County's Fast Track system.
For what a record's fields mean, see How to Read a Building Permit Record. For lookups in other cities, see How to Look Up Building Permits for a House.
Orlando Project Permit Pages
Rules for specific home projects in Orlando, each checked against official city sources:
- Do You Need a Roofing Permit in Orlando?
- Do You Need an HVAC Permit in Orlando?
- Do You Need a Solar Panel Permit in Orlando?
- Do You Need a Fence Permit in Orlando?
- Orlando Roof Permit Process: Notice of Commencement and Owner-Builder Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
How many building permits does Orlando issue?
Orlando issued 1,766 permits in the 30 days to October 30, 2026, and an average of 2,428 a month over the 12 full months before October 2026, according to City of Orlando: Permit Applications.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Orlando?
For permits issued in the 30 days to October 30, 2026, the median time from application to issue was 4 days. Simple permits are often issued much faster than projects that need full plan review.
How do I look up a building permit in Orlando?
Use the City of Orlando Permit Lookup. Search by permit number, address, project name or parcel ID.
What is the most common permit type in Orlando?
Building Permit, with 559 of the 1,766 permits issued in the 30 days to October 30, 2026.
Back to Orlando Building Permits for Home Projects.
Sources
Official sources checked on . Rules change; confirm with the department before you start work.
- City of Orlando Permit Lookup (linked above) (permitlookup.cityoforlando.net)
- City of Orlando: View Permitting Data (orlando.gov)
- City of Orlando: Permit Applications (data.cityoforlando.net)
Statistics computed by Home Permit Guide from City of Orlando: Permit Applications, fetched October 30, 2026.