Public Permit Records

Westchester, IL Building Permits

43,863 permits on record from Village of Westchester, dating back to 1990. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

43,863
Permits on Record
1,190
Issued Last 12 Months (-13% YoY)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Westchester

IvyGro tracks 43,863 building permits issued by Village of Westchester, with records dating back to 1990. In the last 12 months, 1,190 permits were issued, down 13% 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 Westchester (Last 5 Years)

Roofing Permit — House1,019
Fence Permit — Fence871
Building Permit — Windows727
Electrical Permit — Residential Elect…724
Concrete Permit — Residential Concrete659
Plumbing Permit — Residential Plumbing519

Permits Issued by Year

2016
854
2017
2,223
2018
1,758
2019
1,732
2020
1,677
2021
1,911
2022
1,862
2023
1,600
2024
1,413
2025
1,384
2026
593

See the Permit History for Any Westchester Home

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

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

Village of Westchester has 43,863 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 1990. 1,190 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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