Public Permit Records

Aurora, IL Building Permits

11,802 permits on record from City of Aurora, dating back to 2024. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

11,802
Permits on Record
3,612
Issued Last 12 Months (-21% YoY)
$12,490
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$655,646,824
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Aurora

IvyGro tracks 11,802 building permits issued by City of Aurora, with records dating back to 2024. In the last 12 months, 3,612 permits were issued, down 21% from the year before. Permit records reveal how much a community invests in its housing stock, and for a specific home, whether that new roof, finished basement, or addition was done with proper inspections.

Most Common Projects in Aurora (Last 5 Years)

Roofing · Residential Roof1,593
Fence · Fence Residential1,057
Residential Single Trade 1 And 2 Fami…961
Solar Panel Installation · Residentia…896
Driveway Or Parking Lot · Driveway An…703
Residential Masterplan · Masterplanne…441

Permits Issued by Year

2024
3,419
2025
4,742
2026
1,305

See the Permit History for Any Aurora Home

Aggregate stats tell you about the market. Permit history tells you about the house. Every Aurora listing on IvyGro shows the permits pulled at that address: roofs, remodels, additions, HVAC, and more. No other portal has this.

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Aurora Building Permit FAQs

How many building permits have been issued in Aurora, IL?

City of Aurora has 11,802 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2024. 3,612 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

How do I see the permit history for a specific Aurora home?

Every Aurora listing on IvyGro includes the full building permit history for that address: roofs, remodels, additions, electrical, plumbing, and more. Open any listing and scroll to the Building Permits section.

Why does permit history matter when buying a home?

Permits show what work was done to a home and whether it was inspected. A new roof or furnace with a permit is a genuine upgrade; major work without permits can mean insurance, safety, and resale problems. IvyGro surfaces this history so you can ask the right questions before you offer.

Source: public permit records published by City of Aurora. Data is provided for informational purposes and may not include the most recent filings.