Public Permit Records

Oak Park, IL Building Permits

2,117 permits on record from Village of Oak Park, dating back to 2016. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

2,117
Permits on Record
196
Issued Last 12 Months (-42% YoY)
$9,455
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$3,515,212
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Oak Park

IvyGro tracks 2,117 building permits issued by Village of Oak Park, with records dating back to 2016. In the last 12 months, 196 permits were issued, down 42% 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 Park (Last 5 Years)

Single-family Residential Building/Co…857
Plumbing (Alter or New) (Closed)146
Mechanical (HVAC) (Closed)131
Single-family Residential Building/Co…112
Multi-family Residential Building/Con…99
Electric (Alter or New) (Closed)97

Permits Issued by Year

2018
11
2019
11
2020
17
2021
273
2022
427
2023
379
2024
354
2025
328
2026
95

See the Permit History for Any Oak Park Home

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

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

Village of Oak Park has 2,117 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2016. 196 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

Every Oak Park 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.