Monthly
Index (no units)
1988 - 2025
Jan 1, 1988 to Dec 1, 2025
FRED
2 months ago
StaleFeb 27, 2026
This series represents the total number of building permits for all structure types. Structure types include 1-unit, 2-unit, 3-unit, 4-unit, and 5-unit or more. The Saint Louis Federal Reserve Bank uses the most recent Metropolitan Statistical Area definitions released by the Office of Management and Budget. For more information on specific definitions visit here (https://census.gov/programs-surveys/metro-micro.html).
As of December 1, 2025 • Monthly data • Source: FRED
This dataset contains 324 monthly observations, over 37 years, 11 months, updated monthly from FRED. View Methodology
Data Points
324
Coverage
37 years, 11 months
Updates
monthly