Building Permits Survey (BPS)
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The Building Permits Survey (BPS) provides national, state, and local statistics on new privately-owned residential construction. Data are available monthly, year-to-date, and annually at the national, state, CBSA (formerly MSA), county and place levels.
| Agency | DOC, CENSUS |
|---|---|
| Related Agency | HUD |
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
No Known Issue
Data Quality
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Statutory Context
Moderate Risk
Statutory authorization is vague, but information is required to support a principal federal economic indicator.
Staffing and Funding
Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.
Policy
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Last updated: 2026-06-16
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0607-0094 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorizing Statutes | 13 USC 131 and 182 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202402-0607-002 | Building Permits Survey Program | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |