Homebuilding is crucial for housing supply and price stability. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged, causing high home prices. In Morgantown, WV, monthly building permits in 2025 ranged from 0 to 5, with permits per 10k population around 0.1. Nationally, permits ranged from about 1.33 million to 1.48 million monthly in 2025, with around 44-47 permits per 10k population. In January 2026, Morgantown issued 2 permits, while nationwide permits were 1.39 million.