New Housing For-sale Builders
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 236117 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building new homes on land that is owned or controlled by the builder rather than the homebuyer or investor. The land is included with the sale of the home. Establishments in this industry build single-family and/or multifamily homes. These establishments are often referred to as merchant builders, but are also known as production or for-sale builders.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 236117 covers builders that construct new homes on land they own or control, with the land conveyed as part of the home sale. The key distinction from NAICS 236115 and 236116 is ownership and control of the land; those codes cover general contractors building on land owned or controlled by others, such as homebuyers or investors. NAICS 236117 differs from NAICS 236118 because it covers new construction, whereas residential remodelers focus on alterations, additions, and repairs to existing structures.
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