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.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 236117 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | New Housing For-Sale Builders |
| SBA Size Standard | $45,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 236110 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 23 → 236 → 2361 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 2361
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 236117 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 236117 is 'New Housing For-Sale Builders', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 23 (Construction); the SBA small-business size standard is $45,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 236117?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 236117 is $45,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 236117?
NAICS code 236117 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1521 - General Contractors--Single Family Houses, 1522 - General Contractors - Residential Buildings Other Than Single-Family, 1531 - Operative Builders.