The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have released new summary tables and public use files from the 2024 Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS). The survey is recognized as the only data source that offers a complete overview of mortgage financing for all types of rental properties in the United States.
The RHFS gathers information on various aspects of residential rental properties, including property value, purchase price, year built, year acquired, number of buildings, number of rental units, and details about recent improvements or upgrades. It also collects data regarding rental status and monthly rents for residential buildings.
Other areas covered by the survey include commercial uses within residential structures, property management practices, ownership status, and benefits received from federal, state, local, or nongovernmental programs. Mortgage characteristics are detailed as well, such as the number of mortgages or debts on a property, original and outstanding loan amounts, and payment frequency.
Data collection for this HUD-sponsored survey took place between June and November 2024. For further details or to access the summary tables and public use files from the 2024 RHFS, interested parties can visit the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS) webpage.
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