Historical Time Series

These data are for new, privately-owned, residential housing units. The Survey of Construction does not collect information for existing homes.

History File Update

With the January 2024 New Residential Construction release on February 16, 2024, we are updating our current and historical excel tables from the .xls format to the new .xlsx format.

Full Announcement

Annual and Monthly Data

These data are from the New Residential Construction press release.

Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places

Housing Units Authorized, but Not Started, at End of Period

Housing Units Started

Housing Units Under Construction at End of Period

Housing Units Completed

Annual and Monthly Data (Permit-Issuing Areas Only)

Supplemental data, not released separately

Housing Units Started in Permit Areas

Housing Units Under Construction in Permit Areas

Housing Units Completed in Permit Areas

Annual and Quarterly Data

Data from Quarterly Starts by Purpose and Design

Housing Units Started by Purpose and Design

Housing Units Completed by Purpose and Design