U.S. Housing Starts Forecast
Below is a detailed forecast of the total U.S. housing starts by month.
This forecast is based on prior values of housing starts along with other factors such as interest rates, income and employment.
U.S. Housing Starts Forecast Values
Total New Privately Owned Housing Units Started. Thousand Units, Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate.
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jan 2026 | 1487.0 | ±0.0 |
| 1 | Feb 2026 | 1343.0 | ±42.0 |
| 2 | Mar 2026 | 1288.0 | ±46.4 |
| 3 | Apr 2026 | 1253.0 | ±48.9 |
| 4 | May 2026 | 1294.0 | ±50.7 |
| 5 | Jun 2026 | 1241.0 | ±52.1 |
| 6 | Jul 2026 | 1201.0 | ±53.3 |
| 7 | Aug 2026 | 1184.0 | ±54.3 |
| 8 | Sep 2026 | 1212.0 | ±55.1 |
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Chart of Housing Starts with Current Forecast
Thousand Units. Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate.
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| April 24, 2026 | |
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|---|---|
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