Which States Issued the Most New Home Building Permits Per Capita?

Key Takeaways

• Idaho authorized 861 new home building permits for every 100,000 residents, the highest of any state.
• South Carolina and North Carolina came in second and third place respectively.
• All three of the top states have seen high population growth. Southern states like North Carolina and South Carolina also benefit from lower-cost, readily available land and permissive zoning.