Public Permit Records

Salem, IL Building Permits

183 permits on record from City of Salem, dating back to 2023. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

183
Permits on Record
70
Issued Last 12 Months (-3% YoY)
$33,150
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$21,296,916
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Salem

IvyGro tracks 183 building permits issued by City of Salem, with records dating back to 2023. In the last 12 months, 70 permits were issued, down 3% 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 Salem (Last 5 Years)

Shed33
Temporary Pool14
Demo House13
Mobile Home Demo11
Storage Shed7
Garage6

Permits Issued by Year

2023
4
2024
66
2025
80
2026
33

See the Permit History for Any Salem Home

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

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

City of Salem has 183 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 2023. 70 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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