Indiana's Single-Family Building Permits Remain Strong Amid Dip

Indiana's single-family building permits experienced a slight dip in June 2025, with 1,811 permits issued, a 13% decrease from May's total of 2,048. This decline is also a 6% drop from the same period last year, 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," said Rick Wajda, CEO of the Indiana Builders Association.

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

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