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County staff reports 29 home permits for year; commercial permits rise driven by solar farms

Peoria County Land Use Committee · November 24, 2025
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Planning staff reported 29 single-family permits year-to-date, a rise from about 24–25 in recent years, and said commercial permit increases are anchored by solar farms; staff warned state legislation on solar, wind and batteries will require future local amendments.

During the meeting, county planning staff reported a modest uptick in single-family building permits and a larger increase in commercial permits driven largely by solar farm projects.

An unidentified committee member asked Andrew for a year-to-date count. “This year, thus far, we've issued 29 single family residence permits,” Andrew said, adding that the…

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