United States housing construction gathered momentum in March 2026, with housing starts rising 10.8% month-over-month, according to data updated on 29 April 2026. The latest figure marks a notable pickup from the earlier 7.2% increase recorded in January 2026.
The data, measured on a month-over-month basis, shows that the March gain reflects a stronger expansion in residential building activity compared with the earlier period. While January’s 7.2% rise already indicated an improving construction outlook versus the preceding month, the March 10.8% reading underscores a further acceleration in new homebuilding. The comparison highlights building activity that is not only growing but doing so at an increasing pace as the first quarter of 2026 progresses.
