Year-to-date permits for new housing construction are down significantly in 2025.

Permitted units from Jan-July of each year. Boston Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Note: 'Multifamily Units' include all units in 2, 3, 4, and 5+ unit structures.

Chart: Boston IndicatorsSource: U.S. Census Building Permit SurveyCreated with Datawrapper