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 designed to provide detailed information about financial, mortgage, and property characteristics for residential properties in the United States that include at least one rental unit.
According to the Census Bureau, the RHFS is unique as it is “the only data source that provides a comprehensive picture of mortgage financing for all types of rental properties.” Data collected in this survey includes property value, purchase price, year built or acquired, number of buildings and units, recent improvements, monthly rents, commercial use within residential structures, management and ownership status, participation in various assistance programs, and specifics on mortgages such as loan amounts and payment frequency.
The 2024 RHFS was conducted between June and November 2024. It aims to help policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals better understand trends in rental housing finance across the country. Additional details about the survey can be found on the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS) webpage.
