Homebuilding is crucial for housing supply and price stability. In Lansing, MI, monthly building permits in 2025 ranged from 41 to 173, with permits per 10,000 population between 0.8 and 3.2. In January 2026, 46 permits were issued (0.9 per 10k population). Nationwide, 2025 monthly permits ranged from 1.33 million to 1.48 million, with about 42.4 to 47.2 permits per 10,000 population. January 2026 saw 1.39 million permits (44.2 per 10k).