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Thursday, October 22, 2026
U.S.U.S. — Building Permits - Prelim
Housing
Building Permits (MoM) is an indicator that measures the monthly change in the number of new building permits issued by the government. Building permits are considered an important predictor of future housing starts. As all factors related to building construction, such as financing and employment, are significant economic activities, the building permit report can provide valuable insight into the near-term state of the economy. A higher than expected reading is generally seen as positive for the USD, while a lower than expected reading is seen as negative.
Latest · Sep
1.4M+10K
cons. 1.39M·prior 1.4M
History
FRED · PERMITNew Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Sep | 1.4M | 1.39M | 1.4M | +10K |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Aug | 1.39M | 1.4M | 1.44M | -6K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Jul | 1.44M | 1.37M | 1.37M | +73K |