Weekly permit insights

Rockford Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Rockford, IL, computed from PermitStack permit aggregation — 853 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-04-30), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-04-30

Permits this period
853
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-04-30

Weekly trend: Feb 6: 44 · Feb 13: 66 · Feb 20: 216 · Feb 27: 177 · Mar 6: 169 · Mar 13: 143 · Mar 20: 224 · Mar 27: 130 · Apr 3: 124 · Apr 10: 285 · Apr 17: 140 · Apr 24: 260

Permits by trade in Rockford

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing41048.1%
Electrical14817.4%
HVAC11213.1%
Roofing11113.0%
Solar293.4%
Pool & Spa40.5%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Rockford building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Rockford's building permits from PermitStack permit aggregation every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Rockford building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Rockford overview is free to browse — total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Rockford?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Rockford's permit data come from?

Official public records from PermitStack permit aggregation, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.