Total U.S. single-family permits issued in April 1988-2024

The number of new privately owned single-family housing units authorized by building permits in the U.S. in April from 1988 to 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

93,105
87,523
79,181
75,692
87,976
91,508
101,982
83,124
109,871
104,406
113,610
119,887
107,609
116,484
125,372
134,172
154,999
152,698
130,818
98,566
63,433
37,842
46,101
37,245
44,539
60,152
59,766
65,176
68,438
69,266
79,163
76,471
63,900
108,398
99,371
76,439
93,639