Despite dip, Indiana’s single-family building permits ahead of last year

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana’s single-family building permits fell by 13% in June 2025 compared to May, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

A total of 1,811 single-family permits were issued in June 2025, marking a decrease from the 2,048 permits issued in May. This also represents a 6% decline from June 2024, when 1,921 permits were issued.

“This slowdown aligns with national trends. Single-family permits, construction starts, and new home sales are all down on a year-to-date basis nationally,” Rick Wajda, CEO of the Indiana Builders Association, said in a press release.

Despite the decline in June, Indiana’s year-to-date permit numbers for 2025 show a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with 10,319 permits issued so far this year.

Indiana continues to lead the Midwest in new single-family housing growth, outpacing neighboring states such as Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Kentucky.

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June single-family building permits by Indiana and its neighboring states. (Provided photo/Indiana Builders Association)
Graphic of June single-family building permits for the last ten years. (Provided photo/Indiana Builders Association)

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