City building permits · May 2026
Crystal Lake Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Crystal Lake, Illinois — 34 units in May 2026, 373 over the last 12 months — latest month +9.7% vs. a year earlier.
34
Units (latest month)
34
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,208,299
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 373 units permitted · latest month +9.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 34 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 34 | 100% |
Crystal Lake building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Crystal Lake, Illinois?+
34 new residential units were authorized in Crystal Lake in May 2026, and 373 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Crystal Lake permitting?+
In May 2026, 34 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% 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.