Public Permit Records

Wheaton, IL Building Permits

58,165 permits on record from City of Wheaton, dating back to 1992. Searchable on every IvyGro listing.

58,165
Permits on Record
2,161
Issued Last 12 Months (-25% YoY)
$10,540
Median Project Value (12 mo)
$97,026,173
Total Construction Value (12 mo)

Construction & Renovation Activity in Wheaton

IvyGro tracks 58,165 building permits issued by City of Wheaton, with records dating back to 1992. In the last 12 months, 2,161 permits were issued, down 25% 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 Wheaton (Last 5 Years)

Residential (Complete)2,718
Commercial Building (Complete)938
Commercial (Complete)909
Residential (Issued)684
Furnace and A/C Installation (Complete)623
Furnace and A/C Installation (Issued)603

Permits Issued by Year

2016
1,019
2017
2,548
2018
3,123
2019
3,881
2020
3,268
2021
2,801
2022
2,637
2023
2,794
2024
2,830
2025
2,834
2026
917

See the Permit History for Any Wheaton Home

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

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

City of Wheaton has 58,165 building permits on record with IvyGro, dating back to 1992. 2,161 permits were issued in the last 12 months.

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

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