Public Permit Records

Harvard, IL Building Permits

13,191 permits on record from City of Harvard, dating back to 1962. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

13,191
Permits on Record
343
Issued Last 12 Months (-22% YoY)
$8,000
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$10,918,072
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Harvard

IvyGro tracks 13,191 building permits issued by City of Harvard, with records dating back to 1962. In the last 12 months, 343 permits were issued, down 22% 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 Harvard (Last 5 Years)

Roof554
Fence172
Driveway142
Siding97
Solar92
Windows90

Permits Issued by Year

2016
141
2017
351
2018
354
2019
391
2020
381
2021
561
2022
509
2023
404
2024
454
2025
413
2026
171

See the Permit History for Any Harvard Home

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

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

City of Harvard has 13,191 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 1962. 343 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Harvard 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 Harvard. Data is provided for informational purposes and may not include the most recent filings.