For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau has created an interactive map of national, state and county building permit data. The recently released tool allows quick access and insight into the dynamics of permits issued for new residential construction.  The tool also provides new data for every one of the 3,143 U.S. counties and shows how many single family, multi-family, and total housing units were authorized in each.

The information allows users to follow changes over the past few years and to drill down to more exhaustive data and specific geographic areas.

For more details go to: Census Bureau Unveils Unique, Interactive Building Permit Tool