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NAICS Code· 236116

NAICS 236116: New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

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. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 236116 – New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) covers the construction of new residential buildings designed for multiple dwelling units, specifically when the project is not intended for sale to individual buyers. This includes the development of rental housing complexes, subsidized affordable housing, and publicly funded multifamily dwellings such as those supporting veteran housing, homeless outreach programs, or workforce housing initiatives.

48
Active Contracts
$40.5M
Total Obligations (12mo)
9
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
9
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
3
Median Bidders per Award
-96.1%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 236116.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 236116 – New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) covers the construction of new residential buildings designed for multiple dwelling units, specifically when the project is not intended for sale to individual buyers. This includes the development of rental housing compl...

NAICS 236116 – New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) covers the construction of new residential buildings designed for multiple dwelling units, specifically when the project is not intended for sale to individual buyers. This includes the development of rental housing complexes, subsidized affordable housing, and publicly funded multifamily dwellings such as those supporting veteran housing, homeless outreach programs, or workforce housing initiatives. Unlike for-sale builders, contractors in this sector typically work under long-term public-private partnerships, housing authority contracts, or federal grant programs administered through HUD and other agencies. The work involves complex coordination of site development, ADA compliance, energy-efficient building systems, and Section 8 or LIHTC regulatory frameworks, positioning this NAICS as a critical component of federal and municipal housing infrastructure investment. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code based on current government contracting records. No agency data is available for this NAICS code based on current government contracting records. The competitive landscape for New Multifamily Housing Construction is characterized by specialized general contractors with experience in affordable housing finance, public procurement compliance, and HUD regulatory requirements. Opportunities are concentrated in regions with high housing demand and active federal grant programs, particularly where agencies are modernizing aging public housing stock or expanding supportive housing for vulnerable populations. Contractors with demonstrated expertise in DBE participation, prevailing wage adherence, and sustainable building practices are best positioned to compete in this niche segment of the federal construction market.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 236116 work as a small business.

$45.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 236116, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC 12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DR STE 300D Reston VA 20191 USA$10.6M1
ORCOM, A DIVISION OF ORTEGA COMPANIES, INC$8.1M1
KING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC$7.9M1
LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP$5.8M1
NATIONAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC$4.2M1
J. I. GARCIA CONSTRUCTION, INC.$3.7M1
SOUTH PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL INC$115K1
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$98K1
OCEANIA ELEVATOR COMPANY LLC$83K1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 236116.

Department Of The Interior3 awards$20.1M
Dsc Contracting Services Division2 awards$14.3M
Department Of Health And Human Services1 award$5.8M
Department Of Defense (dod)2 awards$197K
Department Of Defense1 award$98K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 236116, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Moderate Competition

Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 1,146 reported awards

Median Bidders

3

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

25%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

20%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

1,146

89% of 1,288 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
236116This Code
New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
Moderate Competition325%
1,14689% of 1,288
23611NAICS Industry
Moderate Competition332%
19,97489% of 22,515
2361Industry Group
Residential Building Construction
Moderate Competition332%
19,97489% of 22,515
236Subsector
Moderate Competition338%
402,23288% of 458,129
23Sector
Construction
Fewer Bidders240%
1,132,66189% of 1,275,170

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 236116 covers New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders). 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. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is seeking proposals for the Harbor Riviera Balcony Upgrades project located in California. This solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 236116, with additional relevant codes including 236118, 236115, and 236220. The opportunity is specifically set aside for small businesses, including designated small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 19, 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Timothy Shay. This project represents a targeted effort by the city's housing authority to perform necessary balcony improvements at the Harbor Riviera site.
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