Homebuilders Cite Land, Labor Costs in Florida
South Florida builders say land scarcity and immigration raids are pushing home construction costs higher.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Construction
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Three South Florida homebuilders discussed development sites, labor costs and buyer financing at The Real Deal's Miami Forum. Builders said land scarcity and immigration raids have raised the cost of building homes in the region.
Why it matters
Higher construction costs can translate into higher home prices for buyers across Florida. Workforce disruptions also affect how quickly new housing can be delivered.
Four homebuilder executives participated in the Miami Forum panel on development sites, labor costs and buyer financing. The source does not provide specific cost increases or workforce totals.
The players
GL Homes
GL Homes is a South Florida homebuilder that raised prices in several of its most expensive developments.
Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes is a homebuilder that reported immigration raids and a worker shortage affecting its construction work.
CC Homes
CC Homes is a South Florida homebuilder that is offering a free Tesla to luxury home buyers.
The details
GL Homes raised prices in its most-expensive South Florida developments, including Lotus Edge in Boca Raton, Apex at Avenir in Palm Beach Gardens and The Estates at Nomar in West Palm Beach. The company said it absorbs tariffs and labor increases, while Mattamy Homes reported frequent immigration raids and a worker shortage that cost it several weeks of work.
Timeline
Mattamy reported frequent immigration raids over the past few months.
GL Homes has put a handful of qualifying sites under contract since Florida's Infill Redevelopment Act passed.
Market Landscape
Florida's Infill Redevelopment Act lets developers bypass certain local approvals for large and environmentally impacted sites, and GL Homes has begun putting qualifying sites under contract. Builders are navigating that new pathway while labor and land costs climb.
Buyers considering new homes in Florida may face higher listed prices in premium developments as builders absorb labor and tariff costs. Prospective purchasers should compare pricing and incentives across builders before committing.
The takeaway
Rising land and labor costs are reshaping pricing for new homes in South Florida, so buyers should weigh builder incentives and price increases carefully. Developments using the Infill Redevelopment Act may signal how builders plan to expand supply.
Further reading
For more on the sector, see Construction coverage across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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