Public Permit Records

Building Permit Lookup by Address

See the permits pulled at any address: roofs, remodels, additions, and more, across 118 Illinois cities. Free.

We only cover the cities in this list so far. New jurisdictions are added regularly.

How It Works

1. Pick a City

Choose from the Illinois cities we cover. We add new jurisdictions regularly.

2. Enter an Address

Type the street address (e.g. “123 N Main St”) and search.

3. See the History

Every permit on record: type, date issued, project description, and reported value.

Cities We Cover (118)

Click a city to see its permit trends and construction activity. Don't see yours? We're adding new cities all the time. let us know which one to add next.

Own a Home? Know Its Story.

Permit history affects what your home is worth. A permitted roof, addition, or remodel is a documented upgrade buyers will pay for. Check your permits above, then find out what your home is worth today.

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