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Aug 2026
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Highest
33.90 %on Jan 31, 1967
Lowest
−24.00 %on Feb 28, 1990
Indicator info
Building Permits refer to the approvals given by a local jurisdictions before the construction of a new or existing building can legally occur. Not all areas of the United States require a permit for construction.