U.S. housing starts in October 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.25 million, down 4.6% from the revised September figure and 7.8% below the comparable month in 2024. Single-family starts increased 5.4% from September to 874,000.
U.S. building permits in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.41 million, dipping 0.2% from September and 1.1% lower than the same month in 2024. Single-family authorizations declined 0.5% from September to 876,000 in October. See U.S. Census Bureau