New Residential Construction
Privately-owned housing starts in August 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000. This is 2.6 percent (+/- 12.0%)* below the revised July 2026 estimate of 1,309,000. August 2026: -2.6* % Change July 2026 (r): -9.0* % Change
Privately-owned housing starts in August 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000. This is 2.6 percent (+/- 12.0%)* below the revised July 2026 estimate of 1,309,000. August 2026: -2.6* % Change July 2026 (r): -9.0* % Change
BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 62
Why it matters
The August 2026 new residential construction data showing a 2.6% decline is a key macroeconomic indicator that influences Fed rate expectations and credit market conditions, directly affecting borrowing costs and credit availability for housing finance.
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
New Residential Construction
Privately-owned housing starts in August 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000. This is 2.6 percent (+/- 12.0%)* below the revised July 2026 estimate of 1,309,000. August 2026: -2.6* % Change July 2026 (r): -9.0* % Change