Public Permit Records

Rock Island, IL Building Permits

24,426 permits on record from City of Rock Island, dating back to 2017. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

24,426
Permits on Record
1,361
Issued Last 12 Months (-36% YoY)
$6,300
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$41,414,351
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Rock Island

IvyGro tracks 24,426 building permits issued by City of Rock Island, with records dating back to 2017. In the last 12 months, 1,361 permits were issued, down 36% 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 Rock Island (Last 5 Years)

Plumbing1,027
Electric727
Mechanical337
Demolition100
Addition26

Permits Issued by Year

2017
2,950
2018
2,933
2019
2,945
2020
2,620
2021
2,593
2022
2,219
2023
3,267
2024
2,393
2025
2,133
2026
373

See the Permit History for Any Rock Island Home

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

How many building permits have been issued in Rock Island, IL?

City of Rock Island has 24,426 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2017. 1,361 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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