Public Permit Records

Bloomington, IL Building Permits

93,997 permits on record from City of Bloomington, dating back to 2013. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

93,997
Permits on Record
2,846
Issued Last 12 Months (-56% YoY)
$11,400
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$176,136,234
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Bloomington

IvyGro tracks 93,997 building permits issued by City of Bloomington, with records dating back to 2013. In the last 12 months, 2,846 permits were issued, down 56% 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 Bloomington (Last 5 Years)

Cross Connect Permit (Commercial Remo…7,541
Bldg Permit - General (Residential Re…5,048
Hvac Permit (Commercial Remodel)3,387
Plumb Permit - Residential (Commercia…2,380
Bldg Permit - General (Residential Ot…1,141
Electrical Permit (Commercial Remodel)1,102

Permits Issued by Year

2016
1,268
2017
7,556
2018
7,039
2019
7,475
2020
6,256
2021
7,273
2022
6,994
2023
6,132
2024
6,909
2025
6,549
2026
1,678

See the Permit History for Any Bloomington Home

Aggregate stats tell you about the market. Permit history tells you about the house. Every Bloomington 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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Bloomington Building Permit FAQs

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

City of Bloomington has 93,997 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2013. 2,846 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Bloomington 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.