

It should be noted, however, that there are differences in the build time depending upon geographic region, housing type, and the construction process. The timeline could also be impacted by the current real estate market because if its a busy market, the process could take a bit longer. Looking at the latest data from the US Census Bureau (2018), the average completion time for a single-family home is almost 8 months, including 30 days from authorization (permitting) to start and 6.7 months from start to completion of the construction.

How Long Does It Take to Build a Single-Family Home?
