Public Permit Records

Oak Forest, IL Building Permits

22,925 permits on record from City of Oak Forest, dating back to 2010. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

22,925
Permits on Record
835
Issued Last 12 Months (-50% YoY)
$9,875
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$22,688,358
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Oak Forest

IvyGro tracks 22,925 building permits issued by City of Oak Forest, with records dating back to 2010. In the last 12 months, 835 permits were issued, down 50% 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 Oak Forest (Last 5 Years)

Roof665
Roof615
Fence426
Fence234
Windows218
Furnace & Air Conditioner138

Permits Issued by Year

2016
318
2017
1,139
2018
1,357
2019
1,387
2020
1,511
2021
1,418
2022
1,301
2023
1,327
2024
2,108
2025
1,417
2026
520

See the Permit History for Any Oak Forest Home

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

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

City of Oak Forest has 22,925 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2010. 835 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Oak 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.