NAICS Code 236117 — New Housing 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 | 236117 |
|---|---|
| Title | New Housing 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 establishments primarily engaged in building new homes on land that is owned or controlled by the builder rather than the homebuyer or investor. The land is included with the sale of the home. Establishments in this industry build single-family and/or multifamily homes. These establishments are often referred to as merchant builders, but are also known as production or for-sale builders.
Is a business under 236117 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 236117 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 236117 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 | 236117 | New Housing For-Sale Builders |
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Related National Industry codes
236115— New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)236116— New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)236118— 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.