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Demolition Permits in Decatur, IL

Browse demolition permits issued in Decatur, Illinois. These records can identify houses, garages, commercial structures, and other buildings listed for removal, along with project addresses and dates.

Total permits122
Date coverageJul 23, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026
July 202611 permits
Stated project value$856,503Across 43 records with values

Recent Demolition Permits

Showing 1-20 of 122, sorted newest first

445 E Dawson Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

Project TypeDemolitionPermit Date2026-06-22Permit Value$5,500
OwnerMichael HudsonApplicantDylan CookContractorNot specified
Work DescriptionProvide all labor, equipment, trucking, and disposal necessary to demolish the existing garage structure. All demolition materials will be loaded, hauled from the property, and disposed of at an approved facility. Following demolition and cleanup, the area will be finish graded to blend with surrounding elevations and leave the site in a neat and presentable condition.
View DetailsView MapDEMO-26-59

1405 E Leafland Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Project TypeDemolitionPermit Date2026-06-22Permit Value$3,800
OwnerFamily Lease LLCApplicantDylan CookContractorNot specified
Work DescriptionDemolish and remove existing garage structure, including loading and hauling all demolition debris to an approved disposal facility. Upon completion of demolition activities, the site will be cleaned of debris and rough graded to provide a safe, smooth, and finished surface ready for future use.
View DetailsView MapDEMO-26-58

825 N Lowber St, Decatur, IL 62521

Project TypeDemolitionPermit Date2026-06-17Permit Value$80,000
OwnerBlackacre of Decatur LLCApplicantTony GriloContractorBtb Contracting, Inc.
Work DescriptionThe proposed project includes the demolition and removal of two existing buildings currently located on the subject property. Demolition activities will consist of the complete structural teardown of both buildings, including removal of foundations and associated utilities.
View DetailsView MapDEMO-26-24

Understanding Demolition Permit Records

Demolition permits can signal property cleanup, hazard removal, site preparation, or the early stages of reuse. They do not establish what will happen to a property next. A demolition record should not be treated as confirmation of redevelopment, a future building project, or a change in ownership unless other public information supports that conclusion.

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