NAICS 236117

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support collection, analysis, and publication of U.S. economic statistics. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, NAICS is revised every five years; the current vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 236117 — New Housing For‑Sale Builders — classifies establishments primarily engaged in constructing new residential housing units for sale by the builder/developer, distinct from projects built for others. Adjacent codes 236115 and 236116 are designated “(except For‑Sale Builders),” underscoring the for‑sale boundary of 236117. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 236117 overview
• G2X — NAICS 236115 (related)
• G2X — NAICS 236116 (related)

What this NAICS covers

• Construction of new residential housing performed by a builder for subsequent sale (for‑sale inventory). ³
• For‑sale single‑family housing projects classified to 236117 rather than 236115 (“except For‑Sale Builders”). ²
• For‑sale multifamily housing projects captured here rather than 236116 (“except For‑Sale Builders”). ²
• Builder/developer role that may subcontract specialty trades while retaining primary responsibility typical of building construction. ⁴
• Excludes custom or contract construction for others, which falls under 236115 or 236116. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	236115	New Single‑Family Housing Construction (except For‑Sale Builders)
NAICS	236116	New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For‑Sale Builders)
PSC	Y1FA	Construction of Family Housing Facilities
PSC	Y1FZ	Construction of Other Residential Buildings

SBA small business size standard (contracting)

• The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 236117 is $45.0 million in average annual receipts. ⁵

Adjacent NAICS distinctions

• 236115: New single‑family housing construction performed for others (i.e., not built for sale by the builder). ²
• 236116: New multifamily housing construction performed for others (i.e., not built for sale by the builder). ²
• 236118: Residential remodelers; alteration/renovation rather than new construction for sale. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does NAICS 236117 include?
  Establishments building new residential housing units for sale by the builder/developer are classified in 236117. This for‑sale designation distinguishes it from codes covering construction for others. ³

• How does 236117 differ from 236115 and 236116?
  236115 and 236116 both carry “except For‑Sale Builders,” indicating custom/contract construction for others. 236117 captures the for‑sale builder activity across housing types. ²

• Which PSC codes commonly align with 236117 solicitations?
  PSC Y‑codes for construction of facilities are frequent: Y1FA (Family Housing Facilities) and Y1FZ (Other Residential Buildings) are typical for residential construction projects. ⁶

• What is the SBA small business size standard for 236117?
  The SBA assigns a $45.0 million receipts‑based standard to NAICS 236117. Eligibility is determined per SBA rules on average annual receipts and affiliation. ⁵

• Are land subdivision and site development part of 236117?
  Land subdivision is classified under 237210. For‑sale homebuilding activity remains in 236117; subdivision without building is not included here. ⁷

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 236117
• Census: The Census Bureau’s implementation of 2022 NAICS (overview and timeline). ¹
• Census: 2022 NAICS Descriptions (official industry descriptions for 2022–2023). ³
• SBA: Table of Small Business Size Standards (effective March 17, 2023). ⁵
• GSA Acquisition.gov: Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual (April 2025). ⁶

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — LEHD Snapshot Documentation, NAICS 2022 code labels. https://lehd.ces.census.gov/data/lehd-snapshot-doc/latest/appendices/value_labels.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Nonemployer Statistics: 2022 NAICS Descriptions (2022–2023). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/nonemployer-statistics/technical-documentation/reference/naics-descriptions.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census FAQs: Construction (Sector 23). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/about/faq/faq-construction.html
5. U.S. Small Business Administration — Table of Small Business Size Standards (effective March 17, 2023). https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20March%2017%2C%202023%20%282%29.pdf
6. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual (April 2025). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
7. U.S. Census Bureau — Employer Categories and Corresponding Establishment NAICS Industries (includes 237210 Land Subdivision). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/esp/guidance/employer.html