Source: U.S. Census Bureau  

Release: Housing Units Authorized By Building Permits  

Units:  Units, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Monthly

This series represents the total number of building permits for all structure types. Structure types include 1-unit, 2-unit, 3-unit, 4-unit, and 5-unit or more.

The Saint Louis Federal Reserve Bank uses the most recent Metropolitan Statistical Area definitions released by the Office of Management and Budget. For more information on specific definitions visit here.