Monthly
Thous. of Units
1959 - 2026
Jan 1, 1959 to Mar 1, 2026
FRED
1 weeks ago
RecentMay 21, 2026
As provided by the Census, start occurs when excavation begins for the footings or foundation of a building. All housing units in a multifamily building are defined as being started when this excavation begins. Beginning with data for September 1992, estimates of housing starts include units in structures being totally rebuilt on an existing foundation.
As of March 1, 2026 • M data • Source: FRED
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