Building Permits represent the number of authorizations granted by government units for the construction of new housing units. This is a key leading indicator for the housing market because a permit is required before construction can begin. It provides insight into future construction activity, employment in the building sector, and overall economic demand.
Data is collected by the U.S. Census Bureau from approximately 19,000 permit-issuing jurisdictions. It aggregates the total number of new housing units authorized for construction across the country.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1.43 | 1.44 | -0.01 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.37 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.41 | 1.41 | -0.00 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.41 | 1.42 | -0.01 |
| May 28, 2026 | 1.42 | 1.44 | -0.02 |
| May 5, 2026 | 1.36 | 1.35 | +0.01 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.54 | 1.36 | +0.18 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1.39 | 1.38 | +0.01 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | -5.40 | -1.50 | -3.90 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.00 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | -1.60 | -3.60 | +2.00 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 1.41 | 1.41 | -0.00 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1.42 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | -2.20 | -2.80 | +0.60 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | -0.10 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.39 | 1.39 | +0.00 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | -2.00 | -1.50 | -0.50 |
| May 23, 2025 | 1.42 | 1.41 | +0.01 |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.41 | 1.45 | -0.04 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.50 | 1.60 | -1.10 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.46 | 1.46 | +0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | -0.60 | 0.10 | -0.70 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | -0.70 | -0.70 | 0.00 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 5.20 | 6.10 | -0.90 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 6.10 | 1.30 | +4.80 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 1.42 | 1.42 | +0.00 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | -0.60 | 2.50 | -3.10 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.43 | 1.43 | -0.00 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 1.43 | 1.46 | -0.03 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 1.47 | 1.48 | -0.01 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1.40 | 1.43 | -0.03 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 1.45 | 1.45 | +0.01 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 3.40 | 0.50 | +2.90 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.39 | 1.45 | -0.06 |
| May 23, 2024 | -3.00 | -3.00 | 0.00 |
| May 16, 2024 | -3.00 | -0.20 | -2.80 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | -4.30 | -0.70 | -3.60 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 1.90 | -0.20 | +2.10 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 1.47 | 1.51 | -0.04 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 1.50 | 1.48 | +0.02 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 1.47 | 1.46 | +0.01 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | -2.50 | -1.20 | -1.30 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 1.50 | 1.49 | +0.01 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 1.49 | 1.45 | +0.04 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 1.47 | 1.45 | +0.02 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 6.90 | 6.90 | 0.00 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1.44 | 1.44 | +0.00 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 0.10 | 1.10 | -1.00 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.44 | 1.44 | +0.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.37 | 1.54 | +0.17 ↑ |
