Public Permit Records

Lake Forest, IL Building Permits

5,821 permits on record from City of Lake Forest, dating back to 2015. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

5,821
Permits on Record
331
Issued Last 12 Months (-35% YoY)
$54,060
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$137,644,587
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Lake Forest

IvyGro tracks 5,821 building permits issued by City of Lake Forest, with records dating back to 2015. In the last 12 months, 331 permits were issued, down 35% 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 Lake Forest (Last 5 Years)

Res - Alteration994
Res - Hardscape & Landscape534
Com - Alteration318
Res - Addition231
Res - New Single Family108
Res - Pool and/or Spa95

Permits Issued by Year

2016
163
2017
604
2018
549
2019
481
2020
437
2021
519
2022
537
2023
487
2024
487
2025
527
2026
166

See the Permit History for Any Lake Forest Home

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

How many building permits have been issued in Lake Forest, IL?

City of Lake Forest has 5,821 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2015. 331 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Lake Forest 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.