July permit numbers up 5% from July of 2024; down 3% from June of 2025; up 3% for first seven months of 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (August 27, 2025) – Indiana single-family building permits decreased in July, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data. A total of 1,766 single-family permits were issued in July 2025, a 3% decline from the 1,811 permits pulled in June 2025. The single-family permit numbers (12,085) for 2025 are up 3% compared to the first seven months of 2024 (11,725).

The 1,766 permits pulled in July of 2025 are up 5% from the 1,687 permits pulled in July of 2024, and the second highest July monthly permit numbers in the last 10 years.

“Even with the slight dip in July, Indiana’s permit activity continues to reflect steady demand for new housing. The fact that we are ahead of last year’s pace shows that buyers remain motivated despite higher interest rates and ongoing affordability challenges.” said Ryan Baker, IBA President. “Builders across the state are working hard to meet that demand, and Indiana remains well-positioned as a leader in the Midwest housing market.”

Indiana continues to lead the Midwest in new single-family housing growth, again outpacing neighboring states Michigan (1,454), Ohio (1,386), Illinois (1,040), and Kentucky (730).

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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.