Public Permit Records

Freeport, IL Building Permits

5,894 permits on record from City of Freeport, dating back to 2019. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

5,894
Permits on Record
849
Issued Last 12 Months (-19% YoY)
$8,600
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$45,607,912
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Freeport

IvyGro tracks 5,894 building permits issued by City of Freeport, with records dating back to 2019. In the last 12 months, 849 permits were issued, down 19% 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 Freeport (Last 5 Years)

Building · Residential · (Closed)1,014
HVAC · Residential · (Closed)343
Right of Way · 0 · (0)302
Fence · Residential · (Closed)237
Building · Commercial · (Closed)219
Plumbing · Residential · (Closed)200

Permits Issued by Year

2019
644
2020
693
2021
775
2022
676
2023
707
2024
783
2025
1,079
2026
537

See the Permit History for Any Freeport Home

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

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

City of Freeport has 5,894 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2019. 849 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Freeport 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.