General Contractors

General Contractor Permit Leads in Florida

Permits are filed for new homes, major renovations, and commercial projects across Florida. PermitMap organizes the construction permit records available from your market's supported public source so you can research them.

Review new builds, additions, and major renovations in public permit records. Track market activity, identify active neighborhoods, and find projects that match your specialty. Permits are public and may be available to others; PermitMap does not make them exclusive.

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Sample Construction Permits from Lee County

Address
Scope of Work
Value
Date
4521 Naples Bay Dr, Naples
New Single Family Home
$485,000
May 12
1892 Fort Myers Blvd, Fort Myers
Home Addition (1,200 SF)
$125,000
May 11
2756 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral
Kitchen + Bath Remodel
$65,000
May 11
890 Bonita Springs Rd, Bonita Springs
Commercial Build-Out
$320,000
May 10

Illustrative examples, not current records. Real records, dates, and fields vary by source and jurisdiction.

Why General Contractors Use PermitMap

New Construction

Track new home permits to connect with developers and homeowners before construction starts.

Major Renovations

See addition and remodel permits to reach homeowners planning significant work.

Market Trends

Track permit volume to identify hot neighborhoods and plan your marketing.

How It Works

  1. 1Choose your county and review available permit records across new construction, additions, and major renovations.
  2. 2You review the permit filings for your market, with address, scope, and valuation where the source reports them, so you can focus on the project sizes you bid.
  3. 3Introduce yourself to owners and developers while they're still assembling the project team.

Simple Pricing

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$79/mo

1 coverage area, top 50 scored permits per week

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$149/mo

Up to 5 coverage areas, no weekly permit cap

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$299/mo

Expanded Florida coverage, API access

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How a Contractor Might Use the Records

Illustrative scenario, not a customer result.

A general contractor reviews the permit records its market's source publishes for new builds, additions, and major renovations. It sorts by reported valuation where available to focus on the project sizes it bids.

For each record it checks the recorded status, scope, parties, and dates before deciding whether outreach is appropriate. Recurring trade names on the records can point to active subcontractors worth a relationship. Outcomes depend on the project, the owner, and the contractor's own approach; permits are public records and PermitMap does not guarantee jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of permits are included for general contractors?

We include construction permits available from supported sources: new home builds, additions, major renovations, commercial build-outs, and tenant improvements. You see the construction activity the source records in your market, not just one trade.

How do general contractors use this data?

Most GCs use the data to track competitor activity, identify neighborhoods with high construction activity, find homeowners planning major renovations, and connect with developers on new projects. Some also use it to find subcontractor opportunities on larger projects.

Can I filter by project size or type?

Your report shows the available permits and the estimated values sources report so you can focus on projects that match your target size. You can quickly scan for new construction, additions, or renovation projects.

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