Public Permit Records

Decatur, IL Building Permits

31,731 permits on record from City of Decatur, dating back to 2021. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

31,731
Permits on Record
1,673
Issued Last 12 Months (-43% YoY)
$8,610
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$76,037,018
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Decatur

IvyGro tracks 31,731 building permits issued by City of Decatur, with records dating back to 2021. In the last 12 months, 1,673 permits were issued, down 43% 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 Decatur (Last 5 Years)

Roof Permit · (Residential)4,185
Electrical Permit · (Residential)951
Plumbing Permit · Renovation/Repair ·…611
Mechanical Permit · Fixture/Appliance…523
Plumbing Permit · New · (Residential)518
Solar Photovoltaic System Permit425

Permits Issued by Year

2021
1,098
2022
1,542
2023
2,080
2024
4,546
2025
2,525
2026
922

See the Permit History for Any Decatur Home

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

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

City of Decatur has 31,731 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2021. 1,673 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Decatur 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.