Housing pulse
Building permits
New private housing units authorized (SAAR, thousands) — forward look at starts
Snapshot as of Aug 19, 2026, 9:55 AM EDT
Latest (Jul 2026)
1.44M +5.0%
Why Floor du Jour tracks this
Building permits lead housing starts. A rise in permits hints at future flooring demand in new homes; a slide can flag softer builder pipeline 3–9 months out.
What this snapshot suggests
- Building permits is up 5.0% versus the prior release.
- Official series can be revised — always confirm the latest observation on FRED or the primary agency.
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For information only. Not investment advice. Macro series are delayed and revised. Always verify on FRED or the primary agency.