236117 — New Housing For-Sale Builders
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1521 - General Contractors--Single Family Houses (via SIC1987:1521→NAICS1997:23321→2002:236117→2007:236117→2012:236117→2017:236117→2022:236117)
- SIC 1522 - General Contractors - Residential Buildings Other Than Single-Family (via SIC1987:1522→NAICS1997:23322→2002:236117→2007:236117→2012:236117→2017:236117→2022:236117)
- SIC 1531 - Operative Builders (via SIC1987:1531→NAICS1997:23321→2002:236117→2007:236117→2012:236117→2017:236117→2022:236117)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC C1FA — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 236117 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 236117 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'New Housing For-Sale Builders' under Sector 23 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 236117? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $45,000,000 for NAICS code 236117 (New Housing For-Sale Builders), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 236117? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 236117 (New Housing For-Sale Builders) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1521 - General Contractors--Single Family Houses, 1522 - General Contractors - Residential Buildings Other Than Single-Family, 1531 - Operative Builders.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 236117:
- Sector 23 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Construction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 236117 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (New Housing For-Sale Builders).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.