Monthly
Index (no units)
1993 - 2026
Jan 1, 1993 to Jan 1, 2026
FRED
1 months ago
StaleApr 4, 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 January 1, 2026 • Monthly data • Source: FRED
This dataset contains 397 monthly observations, over 33 years, updated monthly from FRED. View Methodology
Data Points
397
Coverage
33 years
Updates
monthly