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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 60.6% from the prior year, with 13 housing units permitted.

  • •225% more units than the average LaSalle County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $419K — 28% above the LaSalle County average of $326K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

13 ▼ 60.6%

2024

Total Valuei

$5.4M ▼ 51%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

13 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Ottawa vs. Avg. LaSalle Co. Town (2024)i

OttawaAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi134+225%
Total Valuei$5.4M$1.3M+317%
Single-Familyi134+225%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi134+225%
Value / Uniti$419K$326K+28%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Ottawa; dashed line is LaSalle County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Ottawa; dashed line is LaSalle County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey