April single-family building permits up 20% from March; Year-to-date totals even with 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (June 2, 2025) – Single-family building permits in Indiana climbed in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data. 2,019 single-family permits were issued in April, a 20% increase over the 1,689 permits pulled in March 2025. 

While April’s total is down 3% compared to April 2024 (2,073 permits), year-to-date figures remain consistent with last year. From January through April 2025, a total of 6,460 single-family permits have been issued, nearly identical to the 6,456 permits issued over the same period in 2024.

Indiana continues to lead the Midwest in new single-family housing growth, once again outpacing neighboring states Ohio (1,631), Michigan (1,553), Illinois (1,009), and Kentucky (874).

“These numbers reflect Indiana’s resilient housing market despite changing economic conditions,” said Rick Wajda, IBA CEO. “The strong month-over-month growth in April shows continued demand for new housing.”

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ABOUT IBA: The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) is a statewide trade organization representing Indiana’s home building, remodeling, and light commercial construction industry. Established in 1952, IBA has 20 local affiliates across Indiana and is associated with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. IBA educates and advocates for the construction industry to positively impact legislative, regulatory, and legal issues that affect housing affordability. More information can be found at www.buildindiana.org.

Note to editor: Below is a graphic of April single-family building permits by Indiana and its neighboring states.