New Homes in Orange County, FL
Florida's 4th-largest county and the heart of the Central Florida new-home market — and the one where scattered-lot beats the master-planned playbook. Orange County is the headquarters of the Central Florida construction market — and where Brightview competes most directly against the production builders. Most new-construction buyers in Orange County are funneled into master-planned subdi…
About building new in Orange County
Orange County is the headquarters of the Central Florida construction market — and where Brightview competes most directly against the production builders. Most new-construction buyers in Orange County are funneled into master-planned subdivisions 30+ minutes from where they actually want to live. Brightview does it differently: scattered-lot construction in established Orlando, Winter Park, College Park, Audubon Park, Conway, East Orlando, and the western Orange County growth corridor (Winter Garden, Ocoee, Apopka).
Why buyers are building in Orange County
- Scattered-lot construction lets you live in your preferred Orange County neighborhood — not a distant new community.
- Orange County has the strongest resale appreciation of any Central Florida county over the past 10 years.
- Orlando is the 20th-largest metro in the US and one of the fastest-growing — chronic housing demand vs. supply.
- World-class job centers: Orlando International Airport (MCO), Lockheed Martin, Disney, AdventHealth, Orlando Health, UCF.
- Florida has no state income tax — Orlando combines big-city amenities with homestead-exempt tax benefits.
Orange County cities we build in
Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction across Orange County. Browse our city-specific pages for neighborhood detail, school zoning, and recommended floor plans:
New homes in Orlando
Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction across Orlando and surrounding Orange County neighborhoods.
View Orlando →New homes in Winter Garden
Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction across Winter Garden and surrounding Orange County neighborhoods.
View Winter Garden →New homes in Winter Park
Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction across Winter Park and surrounding Orange County neighborhoods.
View Winter Park →New homes in Apopka
Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction across Apopka and surrounding Orange County neighborhoods.
View Apopka →New homes in Ocoee
Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction across Ocoee and surrounding Orange County neighborhoods.
View Ocoee →Brightview floor plans that build well in Orange County
Every Brightview floor plan can be built anywhere in Orange County. These are the most-popular plans our Orange buyers select — or browse all 10 on our floor plans page.
Orange County permitting and impact fees
Permitting timeline: 8–14 weeks from application to issued permit — Orange County is the busiest building department in Central Florida. Brightview manages the queue for you.
Impact fees: $11,000–$18,000 per single-family home depending on subdivision (in/out city limits) and water/sewer district. per single-family home, depending on city, lot size, water/sewer service, and school-district assessment.
What Brightview manages for you: Permit application and issuance, impact fees and tap fees, all county and city inspections, plat approval if subdividing, HOA architectural review (where applicable), and certificate of occupancy.
Schools in Orange County
Orange County Public Schools is Florida's 4th-largest district. A-rated zones include Audubon Park K-8, Baldwin Park Elementary, Boone High School (Delaney Park/SoDo), Winter Park High School, and Whispering Oak Elementary in West Orange.
Brightview helps you check assigned elementary, middle, and high school for any lot you're considering before you commit — school zoning is part of lot due diligence, not an afterthought.
More ways to build in Orange County
Build on Your Lot in Orange County
If you already own land anywhere in Orange County, we'll build one of our 10 plans on it. Fixed-cost contracts.
Learn more →Custom Home Builder in Orange County
How Brightview operates as a custom builder in Orange County — selections, modifications, and value engineering.
Learn more →Quick Move-In Homes
Brightview homes already under construction or near completion in Orange County and across Central Florida.
View inventory →Orange County new-home questions
Does Brightview Homes build new homes throughout Orange County?+
Yes. Brightview is a Florida-licensed builder actively constructing custom and scatter-lot new homes across Orange County — including Orlando, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee and the unincorporated areas in between. Active build in East Orlando on a $65K lot, finished home value $450K–$480K — a margin spread the production builders can't match.
How much does it cost to build a new home in Orange County?+
Brightview base pricing starts at $269,990 for our Cambria and Tribeca plans (1,665 sq ft) and goes to $559,990 for the 3,479 sq ft Wellington Estate — all before lot cost and selections. Lot pricing in Orange County typically runs $65K East Orlando typical, $150K+ Winter Park / College Park infill, $400K+ Windermere / Bay Hill. Impact fees in Orange County are usually $11,000–$18,000 per single-family home depending on subdivision (in/out city limits) and water/sewer district.. We give you an itemized, transparent quote specific to your lot and plan at consultation.
How long does permitting take in Orange County?+
8–14 weeks from application to issued permit — Orange County is the busiest building department in Central Florida. Brightview manages the queue for you. Brightview handles the entire permit process — including impact fees, tap fees, and inspections — so you don't navigate the county on your own.
Can I bring my own lot, or does Brightview find one for me?+
Both. If you already own land anywhere in Orange County, Brightview will build one of our 10 floor plans on it (see our Build On Your Lot in Orange County page). If you don't own land, we either match you with a lot we already have under contract or help you find and evaluate open-market parcels.
What makes Brightview different from DR Horton, Lennar, or Pulte in Orange County?+
The big production builders push you into one of three or four floor plans inside a master-planned community 30+ minutes from where you actually want to live. Brightview builds on individual scattered lots in established Orange County neighborhoods — and value-engineers the build so you get a higher-quality home at a comparable or better price.
What schools serve new Brightview homes in Orange County?+
Orange County Public Schools is Florida's 4th-largest district. A-rated zones include Audubon Park K-8, Baldwin Park Elementary, Boone High School (Delaney Park/SoDo), Winter Park High School, and Whispering Oak Elementary in West Orange. School-zone selection is part of how Brightview helps you choose a lot — we check the assigned elementary, middle, and high school for every parcel before you commit.
Is Brightview a custom home builder in Orange County?+
Yes — Brightview operates as a custom home builder across Orange County and 15 other Central Florida counties. Our 10 base floor plans are starting points; everything from elevation, exterior materials, kitchen layout, primary suite, and finishes is selectable. See our Custom Home Builder in Orange County page for details.
Do you have move-in-ready or quick-move-in homes in Orange County?+
Yes — Brightview maintains an active inventory of homes at various stages of completion across all 16 counties we build in. See our Quick Move-In Homes page for current availability in Orange County.
Ready to build in Orange County?
Scheduling a consultation takes 15 minutes. We'll walk through floor plans, lot options, and a realistic budget — no pressure.