Public Permit Records

Metropolis, IL Building Permits

1,432 permits on record from City of Metropolis, dating back to 2006. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

1,432
Permits on Record
56
Issued Last 12 Months (+2% YoY)
$49
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$98
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Metropolis

IvyGro tracks 1,432 building permits issued by City of Metropolis, with records dating back to 2006. In the last 12 months, 56 permits were issued, up 2% 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 Metropolis (Last 5 Years)

DEMO OF HOUSE · Type: DEM · (Complete)16
SIGN PERMIT · Type: SIGN · (Complete)11
DEMOLITION PROJECT · Type: DEM · (Com…10
TEMPORARY ELECTRIC SERVICE · Type: EL…9
DETACHED GARAGE · Type: ACC · (Complete)7
COMMERCIAL REMODEL · Type: PTCOM · (C…7

Permits Issued by Year

2016
34
2017
64
2018
58
2019
45
2020
52
2021
56
2022
50
2023
41
2024
72
2025
53
2026
26

See the Permit History for Any Metropolis Home

Aggregate stats tell you about the market. Permit history tells you about the house. Every Metropolis listing on IvyGro shows the permits pulled at that address: roofs, remodels, additions, HVAC, and more. No other portal has this.

Browse Metropolis Listings

Metropolis Building Permit FAQs

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

City of Metropolis has 1,432 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2006. 56 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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