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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 66.7% from the prior year, with 1 housing unit permitted.

  • •89% fewer units than the average Sangamon County town (9), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $353K — 35% above the Sangamon County average of $261K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▼ 66.7%

2024

Total Valuei

$353K ▼ 60.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Pleasant Plains vs. Avg. Sangamon Co. Town (2024)i

Pleasant PlainsAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi19-89%
Total Valuei$353K$2.4M-85%
Single-Familyi16-83%
Multi-Familyi03-100%
Buildingsi16-83%
Value / Uniti$353K$261K+35%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Pleasant Plains; dashed line is Sangamon County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Pleasant Plains; dashed line is Sangamon County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey