The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have published new summary tables and public use files from the 2024 Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS). The survey is a key source for data on financial, mortgage, and property characteristics of residential properties in the United States that contain at least one rental unit.
According to officials, the RHFS is unique in providing a full overview of mortgage financing across all types of rental properties. “It is the only data source that provides a comprehensive picture of mortgage financing for all types of rental properties,” according to the release.
The survey gathers information about various aspects such as property value, purchase price, year built or acquired, number of buildings and units, recent improvements or upgrades, rental status and monthly rents. It also includes data on commercial uses within residential structures, ownership status, benefits received from government or other programs, as well as detailed mortgage information like loan amounts and payment schedules.
Data collection for this HUD-sponsored survey took place between June and November 2024. More details are available on the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS) webpage.
