Building Permits in the United States decreased to 1330 Thousand in August from 1362 Thousand in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Units in Buildings with 5 Units or More (PERMIT5) from Jan 1960 to Aug 2025 about 5-unit structures +, permits, buildings, new, private, housing, and USA.

Building Permits MoM in the United States decreased to -2.30 percent in August from -2.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Building Permits MoM.

View monthly updates and historical trends for US Building Permits. from United States. Source: Census Bureau. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Key information about US Building Permits

• United States Building Permits data was reported at 113,896.000 Unit in Aug 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 121,500.000 Unit for Jul 2025.
• US Building Permits data is updated monthly, averaging 103,905.000 Unit from Jan 1959 to Aug 2025, with 800 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 214,600.000 Unit in Jun 1972 and a record low of 36,280.000 Unit in Jan 2011.
• US Building Permits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Building Permits: Monthly.

In August 2025, there were over ******* permits for new residential construction in the United States. Despite some fluctuations, the number of building permits issued in the past couple of years has been falling. The number of U.S. new home construction starts has also been lower than in previous years.

Provides description, categorization, cost, and status of permitted work on properties. Includes history of permitted work.

This dataset contains data on permits for residential construction collected in the Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey. Data is aggregated to the county level. Data is only for final permits, not preliminary permits. Final permit data is published in May of the following year. Annual data are available from 1980 through the most recent reporting year, and may also contain imputed values. This dataset is part of the State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS).To retrieve the full database, including monthly permit totals and permit totals by metropolitan statistical area or municipalities, please visit: https://socds.huduser.gov/permits/To learn more about the Residential Construction Permit SOCDS, please visit: https://socds.huduser.gov/permits/help.htm, for questions about the spatial attribution of this dataset, please reach out to us at GISHelpdesk@hud.gov. Data Dictionary: DD_Residential Construction Permits by CountyDate of Coverage: 1980 - 2022

Graph and download economic data for New Nonresidential Building Authorized by Building Permits for United States (M0256CUSM398NNBR) from Jun 1959 to Dec 1963 about nonresidential, permits, buildings, new, and USA.

Texas and Florida were the states with most residential building permits issued in 2024, with roughly ******* and ******* permits issued, respectively. On the other side of the spectrum, Alaska and Rhode Island issued fewer permits than any other state. The overall number of building permits for new residential construction in the U.S. has fluctuated a lot in the past years.

Residential building permits in United States were in short demand in 2018, rising only *** percent across the country. Many large cities have reduced the number of residential building permits, such as Chicago, which handed out ** percent less permits in 2018 than the previous year. Building permits may specifically apply to large housing units with multiple living spaces, to single family houses. Before construction can begin on any new or existing building, a permit must be obtained from the appropriate city council. Building permit numbers have increased significantly in both Houston, Texas and Orlando, Florida metro areas, with **** and **** percent more permits issued in 2018 than 2017, respectively.

Homes are where the heat is Generally speaking, the construction of new homes can be a good indicator of how local economies are fairing, as it can mean that individuals have acquired enough wealth to own their own home or businesses are expanding. The 2018 residential building permit figures provide some insight into the current demographic of cities, particularly with regards to the job market. For instance, in the „snowbird“state of Florida, ** percent of new residents in Orlando were between ages 25 and **, and presumably their careers still play a large role. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sandford metro area is within close range of engineering firms such as Lockheed Martin, as well as new tech companies, which offer higher salaries and better prospects than other industries. Florida unemployment continues to decline and dropped to *** percent in 2018.
Incidentally, cities that tend to be popular for Americans in their early twenties, tend to be the cities that are reducing their number of new residential building permits (Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; and Los Angeles, California). But this does not mean that these cities are in financial trouble. Chicago’s GDP is steadily growing and unemployment in Illinois was at *** percent in 2018. Bigger and denser cities tend to attract younger groups as they can walk from location to location and remain amongst the excitement that cities have to offer.

In 2024, there were roughly ******* building permits for multifamily housing units granted in the United States. The number of housing authorized that year was lower than in previous years, given that multifamily housing permits have fallen two years in a row. In contrast, the number of building permits for single-family housing units did not have such a sharp decrease. Multifamily housing projects on the increase Multifamily homes refer to buildings that contain at least two housing units, including apartment buildings and duplexes. In 2022, building work had started on over **** a million multifamily housing units in the United States – the highest number recorded in the past decades, but those numbers have fallen significantly in the years after that. However, it is expected that multifamily housing starts will grow again in 2025. What are the trends in size of different properties? One of the noticeable differences between multifamily and single-family housing is the size of the units. In 2023, the median size of a multifamily unit in the United States was over ***** square feet. In contrast, the median size of a single-family housing unit that same year was well over ***** as large.

There were approximately ******* building permits for single-family housing units granted in the United States in 2024. That number was lower than in 2021, when the number of building permits peaked. However, those figures increased again in 2024. The numbers still remain considerably lower than its 2005 peak with **** million building permits.

What is considered a single-family home? Single-family homes are detached, independent properties built as the residence for one person, family, or household. In 2025, it is expected that the number of single-family housing units under construction in the United States will increase to over *** million. In 2024, New York was one of the cities in the U.S. with the highest construction costs for residential single-family buildings. However, there were significant differences between the costs of a multi-family and a single-detached home. What is the price of a single-family home in the United States? Price is one of the main factors in deciding whether to buy an existing or new home. In 2023, the median sales price of an existing single-family home in the United States increased slightly, reaching ******* U.S. dollars. However, the price of single-family houses can vary a lot depending on its location and other factors.

Graph and download economic data for New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Single-Family Units (PERMIT1) from Jan 1960 to Aug 2025 about 1-unit structures, permits, family, buildings, new, private, housing, and USA.

Overview with Chart & Report: Building Permits show the number of permits for the construction of new facilities issued by the government or other regulatory authority for the given month compared to the previous one. The

This database contains data on permits for residential construction issued by nearly 20,000 jurisdictions collected in the Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey. You can create output tables at the State, County, CBSA or permit-issuing jurisdiction level. Monthly data are available from January 1997 through the most recent reporting month for about 9,000 jurisdictions that respond to the monthly survey. The remaining jurisdictions report annual data only. Thus, annual figures will not necessarily match the monthly totals. Final monthly data for any given calendar year is published in May of the following year. For that same calendar year, any data that is published prior to the final publication date is labeled as Preliminary in this application. Preliminary data issued in the current year is subject to subsequent monthly revision throughout it's given calendar year. Both preliminary and final monthly data may also include imputed values, created by the Census Bureau when actual jurisdictional permit activity is unavailable. Since County, State, and CBSA data are derived from aggregations of jurisdictional data, their totals may reflect a mix of both reported and imputed values, and thus are not identified as imputed values in their respective output tables. Annual data are available from 1980 through the most recent reporting year, and may also contain imputed values. Data files include HUD's original Access 2000 databases as well as .csv extracts of the internal tables of the databases.

Like other Assessor and Recorder data sets from First American, BlackKnight, ATTOM or HouseCanary, we provide both residential real estate and commercial restate data on homes, properties and parcels nationally.

Over 60M parcels reflecting over 330M permits over the past 20 years.

This comprehensive dataset contains building permits issued in the United States, providing valuable insights into residential and commercial construction activities. With over millions of records covering millions of homes, this dataset offers a vast opportunity for analysis and business growth.

Includes permits from various states across the US

Covers residential and commercial construction activities

Insights:

Residential vs. Commercial: Analyze the distribution of permits by type (residential, commercial) to understand local market trends.

Construction Activity: Track permit issuance over time to identify patterns and fluctuations in construction activity.

Geographic Patterns: Examine the concentration of permits by state, county, or city to reveal regional development opportunities.

Potential Applications:

Contractors and Builders: Utilize this dataset to identify potential projects, estimate job values, and stay up-to-date on permit requirements.

Local Governments: Analyze building permit data to inform land-use planning, zoning regulations, and infrastructure development.

Investors and Developers: Explore the types of construction projects being undertaken in specific areas, enabling informed investment decisions.

Value Propositions:

Understand Current Home Condition: Gain insights into the current state of homes by analyzing building permit data, allowing you to:

Identify areas with high concentrations of permits

Determine the scope and type of work being performed

Infer the potential for improved home values

Lender Lead Generation: Use this dataset to identify potential refinance candidates based on improved homes, enabling lenders to:

Target homeowners who have invested in their properties

Offer tailored financial solutions to capitalize on increased property value

Contractor Lead Generation:

Solar installers can target neighbors of solar customers, increasing the chances of successful referrals and upselling opportunities.

Pool cleaners can target new pools, identifying potential customers for maintenance and cleaning services.

Roofing contractors can target homes with recent roofing permits, offering replacement or repair services to homeowners.

Home Service Providers:

Handyman services can target homes with permit records, offering a range of maintenance and repair services.

Appliance installers can target new kitchens and bathrooms, identifying potential customers for appliance installation and integration.

Real Estate Professionals:

Realtors can analyze permit data to understand local market trends, adjusting their sales strategies to capitalize on areas with high construction activity.

Property managers can identify potential investment opportunities, using permit data to evaluate the feasibility of investment projects.

Data Analysis Ideas:

Trend Analysis: Identify trends in permit issuance by type (residential, commercial), project size, or location to forecast future demand.

Geospatial Analysis: Visualize permit data on a map to analyze the concentration of construction activity and identify areas with high growth potential.

Correlation Analysis: Examine the relationship between permit issuance and local economic indicators (e.g., GDP, unemployment rates) to understand the impact of construction on the local economy.

Business Use Cases:

Market Research: Analyze permit data to inform business decisions about market trends, competition, and growth opportunities.

Risk Assessment: Identify areas with high concentrations of permits and potential risks (e.g., building code non-compliance) to adjust business strategies accordingly.

Investment Analysis: Use permit data to evaluate the feasibility of investment projects in specific regions or markets.

Data Visualization Ideas:

Interactive Maps: Create interactive maps to visualize permit concentration by location, type, and project size.

Permit Issuance Charts: Plot permit issuance over time to illustrate trends and fluctuations in construction activity.

Bar Charts by Category: Display the distribution of permits by category (e.g., residential, commercial) to highlight market trends.

Additional Ideas:

Combine with other datasets: Integrate building permit data with other sources (e.g., crime statistics, weather patterns) to gain a more comprehensive understanding of local conditions.

Analyze by demographic factors: Examine how permit issuance varies across different demographics (e.g., age, income level) to understand market preferences and behaviors.

Develop predictive models: Create statistical models to forecast future permit issuance based on historical trends and external factors.

Project and Permit...

Most of the new housing permits for privately owned projects in the United States in 2023 were either single-family buildings. Nevertheless, the number of permits for multifamily construction projects with * housing units or more has risen significantly in the past decade. The south of the United States was the region where the highest number of single-family building permits were issued.

The statistic represents the number of new privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in Western United States from 2014 to 2018. In 2018, approximately ******* building permits were issued here.

Overview with Chart & Report: The Building Permits m/m indicator reflects the number of permits for new construction projects granted by the government or another regulatory body in the given month compared to the previous month