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HCTI for May 2026
The HCTI was 103.91 for May 2026, +3.91% from the January 2026 base.
Permanent identifier: homecosttotals-hcti-2026-05.
Group calculation
| Group | Index | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available published components | 103.91 | 100% | 103.91 |
| HCTI | 103.91 | 100% | 103.91 |
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 · May 2026
HCTI103.91
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, May 2026." HomeCostTotals, updated August 15, 2026. https://homecosttotals.com/hcti/2026-05/
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