Housing Vacancies and Homeownership
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1 Expiring ICR
1 New ICR
Summary
The Housing Vacancies and Homeownership provides current information on the rental and homeowner vacancy rates, and characteristics of units available for occupancy. Data is gathered from the Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) in conjunction with the Current Population Survey (CPS).
| Agency | DOC, CENSUS |
|---|---|
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
No Known Issue
Data Quality
No Known Issue
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
No Known Issue
Last updated: 2026-06-16
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0607-0179 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorizing Statutes | 29 USC 1, 13 USC 182 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202303-0607-002 | Expiring Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection |
| 202606-0607-001 | New Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) | DOC/CENSUS | Received in OIRA | Extension without change of a currently approved collection |