–October Permits Originally Reported -2.7% To 866K Unit Rate
WASHINGTON (MNI) – The number of U.S. building permits issued in
October was revised up to a decrease of 2.5% to a 868,000 unit annual
rate, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of the Census said Thursday.
Permits issued were originally reported down 2.7% to a 866,000
unit rate.
The Census Bureau revises the latest building permits data on the
18th working day of the month, three to seven days after the release of
the preliminary estimate in the month housing starts and building
permits report.
Permits for single-family homes were revised higher to a gain of
2.9% at a 566,000 unit rate (previously up 2.2% at a 562,000 unit rate).
Permits for multi-unit buildings were revised down to a decline of 11.2%
at a 302,000 unit rate (previously down 10.6% at a 304,000 unit rate.)
**MNI Washington Bureau: 202-371-2121**
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