By NAHB
Over the first 10 months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year to date (YTD) nationwide reached 846,446 — an increase of 9.4% from the October 2023 level of 773,526.
Single-family permits were up in all four regions YTD ending in October: West (13.6%), Midwest (12.4%), Northeast (10.8%) and South (7.2%).
Between October 2024 YTD and October 2023 YTD, 46 states posted an increase in single-family permits. The range of increases spanned 33% in Montana to 0.7% in Florida.
Four states and the District of Columbia reported declines:
- New Mexico (-1.3%),
- District of Columbia (-1.4%),
- New Hampshire (-2.6%),
- Alaska (-4.4%), and
- Hawaii (-5.2%)
