The U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has published new summary tables and public use files from the 2024 Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS). The RHFS is recognized as the only data source offering a detailed overview of mortgage financing for all categories of rental properties in the United States.
The survey gathers information on a variety of topics, including property characteristics such as value, purchase price, year built or acquired, number of buildings and rental units, and any recent improvements or upgrades. It also collects data on rental status and monthly rents for residential buildings, commercial uses within residential structures, property management and ownership details, participation in federal, state, local or nongovernmental programs, as well as mortgage details like the number of mortgages or debts on a property, original and outstanding loan amounts, and payment schedules.
The RHFS is conducted by the Census Bureau with sponsorship from HUD. Data collection for this cycle took place between June and November 2024.
For additional details about the survey findings and to access the summary tables or public use files, interested parties can visit the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS) webpage at https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/rhfs.html.
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