HOUSING_STARTS · May 21, 2026 · 08:30 ET
Housing Starts
Released
Housing Starts was released on May 21, 2026 (08:30 ET): Starts (SAAR) came in at 1465 K, vs 1502 K prior.
| Metric | Prior | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Starts (SAAR) | 1507 K rev. from 1502 K | 1465 K |
| Starts MoM | 12% rev. from 10.8% | -2.8% |
| Building Permits (SAAR) | 1363 K rev. from 1372 K | 1442 K |
| Permits MoM | -11.5% rev. from -10.8% | 5.8% |
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