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Single-Family Permitting Declines Through August – Eye On Housing

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Single-family permitting activity continued to soften through the first eight months of 2026, while multifamily permitting remained stronger compared with the same period last year. Regional and state-level trends show continued variation in permitting activity, reflecting differences in housing demand, affordability conditions, and local market dynamics.

Over the first eight months of the year, the number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 620,558. Compared with the same period in 2025, this represents a 2.6% decline from the August 2025 total of 637,096. In contrast, multifamily permitting activity remained stronger, with 347,629 permits issued nationwide, marking a 5.1% increase compared with the same period last year.

Regionally, year-to-date single-family permitting declined in three out of the four regions through August. The Midwest was the only region to post an increase, with single-family permits rising 2.0%. The South declined 2.0%, the West fell 5.2%, and the Northeast posted the largest decline, at 9.4%. Multifamily permits increased in three of the four regions, led by the Northeast (31.0%), followed by the West (14.3%), and the Midwest (2.7%). The South was the only region to post a decline, with multifamily permits falling 5.6%, driven largely by reduced permitting activity in major metropolitan areas across the region.

At the state level, 23 states and the District of Columbia recorded increases in single-family permits compared with the same period last year, with gains ranging from 65.6% in the District of Columbia to 0.2% in Oklahoma. The remaining 27 states posted declines. Nevada recorded the steepest decline, with single-family permits falling 26.3%.

The ten states issued the highest number of single-family permits accounted for 62.4% of all single-family permits issued nationwide. Texas led the nation with 98,378 permits issued through August 2026, although this represented a 3.4% decline from the same period in 2025. Florida, the second-highest state, recorded a 1.3% decline, while North Carolina, ranking third, posted a 7.5% decrease.

Through August, 26 states and the District of Columbia recorded increases in multifamily building permits, while 24 states experienced declines. Alabama posted the largest percentage increase, with multifamily permits rising 76.3%, from 1,227 to 2,163 units. In contrast, Louisiana recorded the steepest decline, with permits falling 65.5%, from 2,400 to 829 units.

The ten states issued the highest number of multifamily permits accounted for 60.9% of all multifamily permits issued nationwide. Through the first eight months of 2026, Texas, which issued the largest number of multifamily permits, posted a 17.2% decline compared with the same period last year. California, the second-highest state, recorded a 25.5% increase, while Florida, ranking third, saw multifamily permits decrease by 28.1%.

At the local level, the following are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest number of single-family permits issued.

Below are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest levels of multifamily permitting activity.



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Single-Family Permitting Declines Through July as Multifamily Activity Remains Stronger –

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Single-family permitting activity continued to weaken through the first seven months of 2026, while multifamily permitting remained stronger compared with the same period last year. Although single-family permits declined in most regions and states, multifamily permitting increased in three of the four regions, led by significant gains in the Northeast and West.

Over the first seven months of the year, the number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 546,826. Compared with the same period in 2025, this represents a 3.3 percent decline from the July 2025 total of 565,208. In contrast, multifamily permitting activity remained stronger, with 304,876 permits issued nationwide, marking a 6.3 percent increase compared with the same period last year.

Regionally, year-to-date single-family permitting declined in three out of the four regions through July. The Midwest was essentially flat, with a 1.1 percent increase. The South declined 2.6 percent, the West fell 6.1 percent, and the Northeast posted the largest decline, at 9.6 percent. Multifamily permits increased in three of the four regions, led by the Northeast (39.9 percent), followed by the West (16.2 percent), and the Midwest (4.1 percent). The South was the only region to post a decline, with multifamily permits falling 6.5 percent, driven largely by reduced permitting activity in major metropolitan areas across the region.

At the state level, 20 states and the District of Columbia recorded increases in single-family permits compared with the same period last year, with gains ranging from 69.6 percent in the District of Columbia to 0.3 percent in Louisiana. The remaining 30 states posted declines. Nevada recorded the steepest decline, with single-family permits falling 27.5 percent.

The ten states issued the highest number of single-family permits accounted for 62.5 percent of all single-family permits issued nationwide. Texas led the nation with 87,795 permits issued through July 2026, although this represented a 3.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025. Florida, the second-highest state, recorded a 2.8 percent decline, while North Carolina, ranking third, posted a 7.7 percent decrease.

Through July, 30 states and the District of Columbia recorded increases in multifamily building permits, while 19 states experienced declines. Alaska remained unchanged. The District of Columbia posted the largest percentage increase, with multifamily permits rising 108.9 percent, from 541 to 1,130 units. In contrast, Nevada recorded the steepest decline, with permits falling 42.0 percent, from 3,916 to 2,271 units.

The ten states issued the highest number of multifamily permits accounted for 61.0 percent of all multifamily permits issued nationwide. Through the first seven months of 2026, Texas, which issued the largest number of multifamily permits, posted a 20.5 percent decline compared with the same period last year. California, the second-highest state, recorded a 25.9 percent increase, while Florida, ranking third, saw multifamily permits decrease by 31.2 percent.

At the local level, the following are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest number of single-family permits issued.

Below are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest levels of multifamily permitting activity.



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Single-Family Permitting Declines Through June in Contrast to Multifamily – Eye On Housing

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Single-family permitting activity continued to weaken through the first half of 2026, while multifamily permitting remained somewhat stronger compared with the same period last year.

Over the first six months of the year, the number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 465,301. Compared with the same period in 2025, this represents a 4.2 percent decline from the June 2025 total of 485,935. In contrast, multifamily permitting activity remained stronger, with 255,751 permits issued nationwide, marking a 4.5 percent increase from the same period last year.

Regionally, year-to-date single-family permitting declined in all four regions through June. The Midwest was essentially flat, while the South declined 3.6 percent, the West fell 6.8 percent, and the Northeast posted the largest decline, at 10.2 percent. Multifamily permits increased in three of the four regions, led by the Northeast (43.5 percent), followed by the West (14.0 percent) and the Midwest (1.4 percent). The South was the only region to post a decline, with multifamily permits falling 8.9 percent, driven largely by reduced permitting activity in major metropolitan areas across the region.

At the state level, 13 states and the District of Columbia recorded year-over-year increases in single-family permits through June, with gains ranging from 65.2 percent in the District of Columbia to 1.0 percent in Idaho. California reported no change, while the remaining 35 states posted declines. Nevada recorded the steepest decline, with single-family permits falling 26.0 percent.

The ten states issuing the highest number of single-family permits accounted for 62.8 percent of all single-family permits issued nationwide. Texas led the nation with 75,274 permits issued through June 2026, although this represented a 3.6 percent decline from the same period in 2025. Florida, the second-highest state, recorded a 5.0 percent decline, while North Carolina, ranking third, posted a 9.2 percent decrease.

Through June, 33 states and the District of Columbia recorded increases in multifamily building permits, while 17 states experienced declines. The District of Columbia posted the largest percentage increase, with multifamily permits rising 137.5 percent, from 469 to 1,114 units. In contrast, Nevada recorded the steepest decline, with permits falling 51.2 percent, from 3,866 to 1,888 units.

The ten states issuing the highest number of multifamily permits accounted for 61.0 percent of all multifamily permits issued nationwide. Through the first six months of 2026, California, which issued the largest number of multifamily permits, posted a 26.1 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Texas, the second-highest state, recorded a 23.7 percent decline, while Florida, ranking third, saw multifamily permits decrease by 41.3 percent.

At the local level, the following are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest number of single-family permits issued.

Below are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest levels of multifamily permitting activity. It is worth noting that the largest multifamily markets continue to show declines. Gains for multifamily permitting are occurring in smaller markets and for smaller builders.



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Single-Family Permitting Continued to Weaken Through May – Eye On Housing

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State-level permitting activity continued to reflect a divided housing market through the first five months of 2026. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continued to weigh on single-family construction across much of the country, while multifamily permitting remained comparatively stronger, supported by gains in several regions despite continued weakness in parts of the South.

Over the first five months of the year, the number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 380,130. Compared with the same period in 2025, this represents a 6.1 percent decline compared with the May 2025 total of 404,977. In contrast, multifamily permitting activity remained stronger, with 208,192 permits issued nationwide, marking a 6.5 percent increase from the same period last year.

Regionally, year-to-date single-family permitting declined in all four regions through May. The Midwest was essentially flat, while the South declined 5.3 percent, the West fell 9.4 percent, and the Northeast posted the largest decline, down 12.2 percent. Multifamily permits increased in three of the four regions, led by the Northeast (up 32.9 percent), followed by the West (up 18.3 percent) and the Midwest (up 5.0 percent). The South was the only region to post a decline, with multifamily permits falling 5.7 percent, driven largely by reduced permitting activity in major metropolitan areas across the region.

At the state level, ten states and the District of Columbia recorded year-over-year increases in single-family permits through May, with gains ranging from 54.5 percent in the District of Columbia to 0.2 percent in Connecticut. The remaining 39 states posted declines, led by Nevada, which recorded the steepest drop at 28.5 percent. Kentucky reported no change.

The ten states issuing the highest number of single-family permits accounted for 62.8 percent of all single-family permits issued nationwide. Texas led the nation with 61,157 permits issued through May 2026, although this represented a 7.4 percent decline from the same period in 2025. Florida, the second-highest state, recorded a 5.5 percent decline, while North Carolina, ranking third, posted a 9.5 percent decrease.

Between May 2026 and May 2025, 33 states and the District of Columbia recorded increases in multifamily building permits, while 17 states experienced declines. Rhode Island posted the largest percentage increase, with multifamily permits rising 158.6 percent, from 251 to 649 units. In contrast, Nevada recorded the steepest decline, with permits falling 77.6 percent, from 3,702 to 828 units.

The ten states issuing the highest number of multifamily permits accounted for 62.6 percent of all multifamily permits issued nationwide. Through the first five months of 2026, California, which issued the largest number of multifamily permits, posted a 47.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Texas, the second-highest state, recorded a 23.3 percent decline, while Florida, ranking third, saw multifamily permits decrease by 37.4 percent.

At the local level, the following are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest number of single-family permits issued.

Below are the ten metropolitan areas with the highest levels of multifamily permitting activity. It is worth noting that the largest multifamily markets continue to show declines. Gains for multifamily permitting are occurring in smaller markets and for smaller builders.



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Pool Permitting Falls Lower In 2025 – Eye On Housing

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After a rapid expansion of residential swimming pool and spa construction following the pandemic, permit levels in the latest monthly index for December fell to their lowest level since 2020.

The Pool Construction Permit Index, created by NAHB using proprietary data from Construction Monitor, can be used to track pool and spa construction projects nationwide. Perhaps intuitively, the raw data used to create the index has strong seasonality. Most permits are submitted during warmer months, like May and June, while there are typically few pool construction permits collected in November and December.

As of December 2025, pool construction permits were 34.3% lower than the January 2020 reading, our baseline for this index. The index was down 25.5% from the month prior and down 34.7% from one year ago.

As previously mentioned, the raw data displays strong seasonality across months. Due to this seasonality, it is difficult to determine the true trend of residential pool construction. To account for this, a seasonally adjusted index was created to account for the seasonal changes.

For the seasonally adjusted estimates, pool construction permits continued to peak in 2021 but have steadily declined to lower levels. The current December reading is 23.4% lower than our index base of January 2020 and down 26.8% from a month ago and 37.3% lower than last year. The seasonally adjusted data, shown in red below, allows for a clear visualization of how the Pool Construction Permit Index has changed over the past five years. December data was the lowest in the data series.

Geographic Analysis

The index is dependent on where pool construction is most likely to take place. For 2025, almost 1/3rd of pool construction permits were in Florida. The next closest state was California with a 14% share of pool construction. New York and New Jersey were the only states in the Northeast to break the top ten in terms of pool permit shares in 2025.



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