Public Permit Records

Niles, IL Building Permits

12,320 permits on record from Village of Niles, dating back to 2017. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

12,320
Permits on Record
1,527
Issued Last 12 Months (-2% YoY)
$8,000
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$105,639,316
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Niles

IvyGro tracks 12,320 building permits issued by Village of Niles, with records dating back to 2017. In the last 12 months, 1,527 permits were issued, down 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 Niles (Last 5 Years)

Building (Residential) · Roof New Con…1,051
Building (Residential) · Window Contr…576
Building (Residential) · Fence Contra…439
Building (Residential) · Alteration ·…353
Building (Residential) · Flatwork Con…332
Plumbing (Residential) · Lead Service…319

Permits Issued by Year

2017
1
2018
3
2019
1,841
2020
1,592
2021
1,708
2022
1,514
2023
1,804
2024
1,430
2025
1,608
2026
819

See the Permit History for Any Niles Home

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

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

Village of Niles has 12,320 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2017. 1,527 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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