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Illinois experiences home-building slump

By Brian Weckerly,

2 hours ago

Illinois is in the middle of a home-building slump.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Illinois issued 157 new housing permits for every 100.000 people between June 2025 and May 2026. That figure is less than half the national homebuilding rate and the second-lowest rate in the U.S.

Demand isn’t the issue in Illinois; supplies are. Industry analysts say strict zoning rules, high labor and material costs and long approval processes make it harder to build new homes.

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