Industry reference
Home remodeling statistics: 2026 market snapshot
Current, source-linked figures on remodeling activity, spending, material costs, and the residential construction market. Last updated October 1, 2026.
At a glance
A practical reference for the decisions behind a renovation.
These figures give homeowners, writers, and housing observers a concise view of the national remodeling market. They are not a quote or a prediction for any individual project. Every number links to its original source and release date.
61
Remodeling Market Index, Q2 2026
The National Association of Home Builders’ national remodeling sentiment reading was 61. On this 0–100 index, a reading above 50 means more remodelers describe conditions as good than poor.
Source: NAHB, July 9, 202670
Current conditions index, Q2 2026
The current-conditions portion of the national index held at 70, reflecting remodelers’ views of large, medium, and small project demand.
Source: NAHB, July 9, 202674%
Reported higher material prices
Nearly three in four remodelers said their suppliers had raised material prices since March. Among those reporting increases, the average increase was 6.7%.
Source: NAHB, July 9, 2026+8.1%
Year-over-year remodeling spending
Private residential improvement spending was up 8.1% from a year earlier in May 2026, after a 0.9% monthly increase.
Source: NAHB, July 20, 2026$280.1B
Annualized remodeling spending, Q4 2025
National remodeling spending totaled $280.1 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, representing 37.7% of private residential fixed investment.
Source: NAHB, May 5, 2026$518B
Projected homeowner improvement and repair spending
Harvard’s January 2026 outlook projected annual homeowner spending on improvements and maintenance would reach $518 billion by the end of 2026, with 1.6% year-over-year growth.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, January 26, 2026894,000
Single-family permits, July 2026
The seasonally adjusted annual rate of single-family authorizations was 894,000 in July 2026. Permits are an early indicator of future new-home activity.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and HUD, August 18, 2026878,000
Single-family completions, July 2026
The seasonally adjusted annual rate of single-family completions was 878,000 in July 2026, providing useful context for the broader residential construction market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and HUD, August 18, 2026How to read these figures
A market snapshot, not a project budget.
National data can help explain the conditions around a renovation, but a kitchen, bathroom, or addition still depends on the home, scope, selections, and local trade availability. A clear plan and a detailed conversation remain the best way to understand a project’s investment and timing.
Read the renovation planning checklist →Methodology and sources
Where these statistics come from.
Rockhaven Prizm Builders selected recent releases from the National Association of Home Builders, the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, and the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. The page reports their published figures as stated, including seasonally adjusted annual rates and forecasts where noted. It will be reviewed monthly, or earlier when a key source publishes a newer release.
- NAHB Remodeling Market Index, Q2 2026, published July 9, 2026.
- NAHB mid-year remodeling forecast update, published July 20, 2026.
- NAHB State Projections of Remodeling launch, published May 5, 2026.
- Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, published January 26, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau and HUD, New Residential Construction, released August 18, 2026.
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Rockhaven Prizm Builders. “Home Remodeling Statistics: 2026 Market Snapshot.” Updated October 1, 2026. rockhavenprizm.com/home-remodeling-statistics
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