May single-family building permits up 23% from May 2024; Up 5% for first five months of 2025

May single-family building permits up 23% from May 2024; Up 5% for first five months of 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (June 26, 2025) – Indiana single-family building permits rose in May, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data. 2,048 single-family permits were issued in May, a 23% increase from the 1,661 permits pulled in May 2024.

May’s total is up 2% compared to April 2025 (2,019 permits). The year-to-date total also increased, with 8,508 single-family permits, up 5% from the 8,117 permits issued over the same period in 2024.

Indiana continues to lead the Midwest in new single-family housing growth, again outpacing neighboring states Ohio (1,671), Michigan (1,594), Illinois (976), and Kentucky (776).

“Indiana’s single-family starts have risen steadily despite uncertain market conditions and elevated interest rates,” said Ryan Baker, IBA President. “This growth signals the continued demand for new housing in the state.”

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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.