Indiana sees March permit boost, leads Midwest in single-family housing starts

28 Apr Indiana sees March permit boost, leads Midwest in single-family housing starts

INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2025) – Single-family building permits in Indiana saw a significant increase in March, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,689 permits were issued statewide last month, a 21% increase from the 1,399 permits pulled in February 2025.  This number is up 2% from March of 2024, when 1,656 permits were pulled.

Indiana outpaced neighboring states again, with Ohio issuing 1,402 permits, Michigan at 1,233, Illinois at 964, and Kentucky at 835.

Year-to-date, Indiana has recorded 4,441 single-family permits through the first three months of 2025, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024 (4,383 permits).

“March’s uptick in permits is a strong sign that homebuilders are responding to continued demand and low inventory levels,” said Ryan Baker, President of the Indiana Builders Association (IBA). “Despite elevated interest rates, rising construction costs, and labor shortages, Indiana’s housing market remains one of the strongest in the Midwest.”