Wisconsin Builders Association: Wisconsin sees stable single-family housing permit activity through first half of 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new home construction permits edging up 1.1% statewide compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA). Municipalities across Wisconsin issued 7,034 single-family housing permits during the first six months of 2026, up from 6,960 ...