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HCTI for February 2026
The HCTI was 100.79 for February 2026, +0.79% from the January 2026 base.
Permanent identifier: homecosttotals-hcti-2026-02.
Group calculation
| Group | Index | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available published components | 100.79 | 100% | 100.79 |
| HCTI | 100.79 | 100% | 100.79 |
25% × Net inputs to construction industries, goods + 5% × Lumber + 5% × Copper wire and cable + 5% × Cement manufacturing + 5% × Gypsum products + 5% × Steel mill products + 50% × Construction average hourly wage. Material basket = 0.50 × finished construction inputs + 0.10 each × lumber, copper wire, cement, gypsum, and steel.
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HomeCostTotals Renovation Cost Index · February 2026
HCTI100.79
Derived by HomeCostTotals from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics series; BLS does not publish the HCTI.
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HomeCostTotals. "HomeCostTotals Renovation Cost Index, February 2026." HomeCostTotals, updated August 15, 2026. https://homecosttotals.com/hcti/2026-02/
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