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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 permits131
Date coverageJul 23, 2025 to Aug 18, 2026
August 20269 permits
Stated project value$1,036,678Across 52 records with values

Recent Demolition Permits

Showing 21-40 of 131, sorted newest first

445 E Dawson Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

Project TypeDemolition
Permit 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 TypeDemolition
Permit 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 TypeDemolition
Permit 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

1028 W Forest Ave, Decatur, IL 62522

Project TypeDemolition
Permit Date2026-04-28Permit Value$11,628
OwnerFreda Wood-LivingstonApplicantHeidi SmithContractorSteve's Trucking, Inc DBA Demolition Specialists
Work DescriptionThis bid is for the demolition and debris removal at the above said location. The house will be demolished, and debris will be hauled to a certified landfill. The lot will then be backfilled to grade, then seeded.
View DetailsView MapDEMO-26-45

1743 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Project TypeDemolition
Permit Date2026-04-22Permit Value$6,925
OwnerCity of DecaturApplicantHeidi SmithContractorSteve's Trucking, Inc DBA Demolition Specialists
Work DescriptionThe building will be demolished, and debris will be hauled to a certified landfill. Foundation walls will be removed to city code (3 feet below grade and floor fracture cracked to allow drainage) and masonry materials will be used as part of fill. Voids will then be backfilled with dirt to match surrounding grade. Site will then be seeded.
View DetailsView MapDEMO-26-40

337 E Stuart Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Project TypeDemolition
Permit Date2026-04-22Permit Value$12,950
OwnerCity of DecaturApplicantHeidi SmithContractorSteve's Trucking, Inc DBA Demolition Specialists
Work DescriptionThe building will be demolished, and debris will be hauled to a certified landfill. Foundation walls will be removed to city code (3 feet below grade and floor fracture cracked to allow drainage) and masonry materials will be used as part of fill. Voids will then be backfilled with dirt to match surrounding grade. Site will then be seeded.
View DetailsView MapDEMO-26-39

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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