Housing starts by municipality

Lists the number of housing starts by year, municipality, and housing type. A Housing Start is defined as the beginning of construction work on a building, usually when the concrete has been poured for the whole of the footing around the structure, or an equivalent stage where a basement will not be part of the structure.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:19 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:19 (UTC)
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