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 | Jun 2026 | 1427.0 | ±0.0 |
| 1 | Jul 2026 | 1299.0 | ±42.0 |
| 2 | Aug 2026 | 1226.0 | ±46.4 |
| 3 | Sep 2026 | 1342.0 | ±48.9 |
| 4 | Oct 2026 | 1305.0 | ±50.7 |
| 5 | Nov 2026 | 1268.0 | ±52.1 |
| 6 | Dec 2026 | 1234.0 | ±53.3 |
| 7 | Jan 2027 | 1210.0 | ±54.3 |
| 8 | Feb 2027 | 1189.0 | ±55.1 |
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Chart of Housing Starts with Current Forecast
Thousand Units. Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate.
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| July 30, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
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