New Home Construction Slows in St. Louis—Five of Seven Counties See Double-Digit Drop in Permits

By Dennis Norman, on May 12th, 2025

In the 12-month period ending March 31, 2025, there were 3,492 permits issued for new single-family homes in the St. Louis area, a 16.55% decrease from the 4,070 permits issued during the prior year, according to the Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri. Five of the seven counties in the report showed double-digit drops in new home permit activity. However, Franklin County and Warren County saw double-digit increases, indicating continued strong interest in those markets.

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St Louis New Home Building Permits – March 2025

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