New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
Residential construction begun in the month (Census/HUD).
1,275K2026-08-01
Thousands of units, seasonally adjusted annual rate
Why it matters
Housing is the most rate-sensitive sector and often leads the business cycle.
Release schedule: Monthly, around the 17th-19th, 8:30 am ET (Census)
Recent readings
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 1,275K | -34.00 |
| 2026-07-01 | 1,309K | -130.00 |
| 2026-06-01 | 1,439K | +257.00 |
| 2026-05-01 | 1,182K | -232.00 |
| 2026-04-01 | 1,414K | -108.00 |
| 2026-03-01 | 1,522K | +176.00 |
| 2026-02-01 | 1,346K | -39.00 |
| 2026-01-01 | 1,385K | +7.00 |
| 2025-12-01 | 1,378K | +59.00 |
| 2025-11-01 | 1,319K | +46.00 |
| 2025-10-01 | 1,273K | -46.00 |
| 2025-09-01 | 1,319K | — |
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; original data from the agency named in the description. This product uses the FRED® API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.