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Residential Building Permits in Decatur, IL

Search public residential building permit records from Decatur, Illinois. Browse addresses, issue dates, contractors, reported values, and descriptions for additions, decks, porches, garages, sheds, remodeling, and other work at residential properties.

Total permits216
Date coverageJul 3, 2025 to Aug 28, 2026
August 202620 permits
Stated project value$2,289,423Across 94 records with values

Recent Residential Building Permits

Showing 41-60 of 216, sorted newest first

5135 Harbour Court, Decatur, IL 62521

Project TypeResidential BuildingPermit Date2026-06-22Permit Value$77,180
OwnerWilliam AustinApplicantRyan MeadowsContractorNot specified
Work DescriptionIntstall steel shorewall along entire shoreline (145').Install single slip boat dock with 4' wide walkway on left and 14'w x 34L swim deck on right.Entire dock structure will be 28' wide.Permit is for shorewall and dock steel work only.
View DetailsView MapDOCK-26-2

217 Brown Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Project TypeResidential BuildingPermit Date2026-06-11Permit Value$15,000
OwnerPat PerkinsApplicantMike TaschContractorNot specified
Work DescriptionReplace front porch deck:Remove entire existing front porch and all related materialsRemove existing landscape blocks and haul all debris off siteConstruct a new 12' x 12' front porch deck using treated lumberInstall solid underpinning around the deckInstall black metal railings around the deckBuild new wood stairs including treads, risers, and railings
View DetailsView MapPM-26-740

Understanding Residential Building Permit Records

Residential building permits can help show where property owners are repairing, expanding, or improving homes and related structures. Use the address, issue date, contractor, reported value, and description to compare recorded activity. These records do not provide a complete assessment of a property, and permit values may not equal final construction costs. Separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, or solar permits may also be issued at the same address. PermitExplorer compiles these public records for easier research and is not an official City of Decatur permit portal.

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