Public Permit Records

Joliet, IL Building Permits

46,553 permits on record from City of Joliet, dating back to 2017. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

46,553
Permits on Record
1,998
Issued Last 12 Months (-59% YoY)
$13,410
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$316,771,099
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Joliet

IvyGro tracks 46,553 building permits issued by City of Joliet, with records dating back to 2017. In the last 12 months, 1,998 permits were issued, down 59% 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 Joliet (Last 5 Years)

Cell Tower Modification 1599 John D P…5
Cell Tower Modification 1842 Terry4
Parking Lot Repair 3900 Rock Creek4
Interior Build Out 100 W Compass4
Cell Tower Modification 2092 Oak Leaf4
Parking Lot Repair 1695 Crossroad3

Permits Issued by Year

2017
5,433
2018
4,705
2019
4,881
2020
6,645
2021
5,771
2022
4,614
2023
5,098
2024
4,875
2025
4,381
2026
150

See the Permit History for Any Joliet Home

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

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

City of Joliet has 46,553 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2017. 1,998 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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