City building permits · Jun 2026
Crystal Lake Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Crystal Lake, Illinois — 48 units in Jun 2026, 380 over the last 12 months — latest month +17.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 50.0% |
| All units | 48 | 100% |
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Crystal Lake building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Crystal Lake, Illinois?+
48 new residential units were authorized in Crystal Lake in Jun 2026, and 380 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Crystal Lake permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 24 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 50.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Crystal Lake's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.