HOUSING_STARTS · February 18, 2026 · 08:30 ET
Housing Starts
Released
Housing Starts was released on February 18, 2026 (08:30 ET): Starts (SAAR) came in at 1322 K, vs 1246 K prior.
| Metric | Prior | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Starts (SAAR) | 1272 K rev. from 1246 K | 1322 K |
| Starts MoM | -4.2% rev. from -4.6% | 3.9% |
| Building Permits (SAAR) | 1411 K rev. from 1412 K | 1388 K |
| Permits MoM | -0.3% rev. from -0.2% | -1.6% |
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