NAICS Code 236116 — New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 23611 (Residential Building Construction).
| Code | 236116 |
|---|---|
| Title | New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $45 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises general contractor establishments primarily responsible for the construction of new multifamily residential housing units (e.g., high-rise, garden, town house apartments, and condominiums where each unit is not separated from its neighbors by a ground-to-roof wall). Multifamily design-build firms and multifamily housing construction management firms acting as general contractors are included in this industry.
Is a business under 236116 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 236116 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $45 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 236116 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 23 | Construction |
| Subsector | 236 | Construction of Buildings |
| Industry Group | 2361 | Residential Building Construction |
| NAICS Industry | 23611 | Residential Building Construction |
| National Industry | 236116 | New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) |
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Related National Industry codes
236115— New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)236117— New Housing For-Sale Builders236118— Residential Remodelers
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.