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 offers detailed information on financial, mortgage, and property characteristics for residential properties in the United States that include at least one rental unit.
According to the agencies, the RHFS is unique in providing a comprehensive overview of mortgage financing across all types of rental properties. Data collected covers various aspects such as property value, purchase price, year built or acquired, number of buildings and rental units, as well as recent improvements or upgrades. It also includes information about monthly rents, commercial uses within residential structures, management and ownership status, benefits received from government or nongovernmental programs, and mortgage details like number of loans and payment schedules.
“The RHFS provides measures of financial, mortgage and property characteristics of U.S. residential properties with at least one housing rental unit. It is the only data source that provides a comprehensive picture of mortgage financing for all types of rental properties,” according to the Census Bureau.
The survey was conducted between June and November 2024 by the Census Bureau on behalf of HUD. For further details or access to data products from this survey cycle, individuals can visit the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS) webpage.
