Weekly permit insights

Rockford Building Permits

No new permits have shown up in Rockford's official feed recently, so the numbers below cover the most recent data available (857 permits through 2026-04-30). We check for new data every week.

No new permits recorded since 2026-04-30. We check weekly.

Permits this period
857
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-04-30

Weekly trend: Feb 6: 87 · Feb 13: 66 · Feb 20: 219 · Feb 27: 177 · Mar 6: 169 · Mar 13: 145 · Mar 20: 226 · Mar 27: 131 · Apr 3: 124 · Apr 10: 286 · Apr 17: 140 · Apr 24: 263

Permits by trade in Rockford

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing41047.8%
Electrical15017.5%
HVAC11313.2%
Roofing11213.1%
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 official city permit portals 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 official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.