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Building Activity in Des Plaines

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2025-12-16 Permit 1425 WICKE AVE_X000D_ DES PLAINES, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60018 WINDOW/DOOR RESIDENTIAL RICH MCHUGH
2025-12-15 Permit 2350 WESTVIEW DR_X000D_ DES PLAINE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 WINDOW/DOOR RESIDENTIAL KIMBERLEY KEIFER
2025-12-15 Permit 2461 S WOLF RD_X000D_ DES PLAINES, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60018 WATER SERVICE KORMAN LEADERER
2025-12-15 Permit 1750 ELMHURST RD_X000D_ DES PLAINE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 FIRE ALARM LEE SARTIN
2025-12-15 Permit 1634 E OAKTON ST_X000D_ DES PLAINE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 FENCE MATTHEW MLYNSKI
2025-12-15 Permit 1617 SPRUCE AVE_X000D_ DES PLAINES, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 SOLAR PABLO RODRIGUEZ
2025-12-15 Permit 1751 LINDEN ST_X000D_ DES PLAINES, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60018 WINDOW/DOOR RESIDENTIAL STEVEN DOUGHERTY
2025-12-12 Permit 1313 RAND RD, DES PLAINES, I, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 FIRE SUPPRESSION ADAM JIDD
2025-12-12 Permit 2374 BALLARD RD_X000D_ DES PLAINES, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 ROOF RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOF RAMIRO ARTEAGA
2025-12-12 Permit 1110 KYLEMORE CT, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 POOL IN GROUND ROSS T SIMKINS
2025-12-11 Permit 1587 LEE ST_X000D_ DES PLAINES, IL, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 FIRE SUPPRESSION BRIAN BUCARO
2025-12-11 Permit 526 DEBRA DR_X000D_ DES PLAINES, I, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 ROOF RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOF CORINNE PROCANIN
2025-12-11 Permit 1350 E TOUHY AVE UNIT: 150_X000D_ , DES PLAINES, IL 60018 ALTERATION/REMODEL CURT BROOKENS
2025-12-11 Permit 1587 LEE ST_X000D_ DES PLAINES, IL, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 ALTERATION/REMODEL JOSE LUMBRERAS
2025-12-11 Permit 1110 KYLEMORE CT, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 FENCE ROSS T SIMKINS
2025-12-11 Permit 424 HOWARD AVE_X000D_ DES PLAINES, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60018 TEMPORARY TRAILER VINCE PERGANDE
2025-12-10 Permit 701 ELMHURST RD UNIT 701-B, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60016 CONDO/COMMERCIAL DWELLING UNIT ALTERATION ANTHONY YOUSEPH
2025-12-10 Permit 1893 WEBSTER LN_X000D_ DES PLAINES, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 UPGRADE JACK GRAHAM
2025-12-10 Permit 20 N SEVENTH AVE_X000D_ DES PLAINE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 ROOF RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOF JORIE SIWEK
2025-12-10 Permit 169 GROVE AVE_X000D_ DES PLAINES, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60016 CONCRETE/PAVERS/ASPHALT/MILL COMMERCIAL LIZ JOHNSON
2025-12-09 Permit 3 N CUMBERLAND PKWY_X000D_ DES PLA, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 ALTERATION/REMODEL COLLIN ULRICH
2025-12-09 Permit 1024 PERDA LN_X000D_ DES PLAINES, ,DES PLAINES, IL 60016 ROOF RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOF HUDA ABDULLA
2025-12-09 Permit 1294 CORA ST_X000D_ DES PLAINES, I, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 SOLAR JOHN TRIBUZIO
2025-12-09 Permit 300 E TOUHY AVE_X000D_ DES PLAINES, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 ALTERATION/REMODEL MOLLY BUIKEMA
2025-12-08 Permit 268 BRENTWOOD DR_X000D_ DES PLAINE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 SEWER PLMB RESIDENTIAL CAMILLE SMITH
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Permit Types in Des Plaines — 483 permits by category
Construction Activity in Des Plaines

New building permits in Des Plaines, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Des Plaines Building Permits

Des Plaines, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 483+ Des Plaines building permits with data updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Des Plaines requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Des Plaines.

How Contractors Use Des Plaines Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Des Plaines use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Des Plaines building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Des Plaines electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Plaines Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Des Plaines?

PermitGrab currently tracks 483 building permits in Des Plaines, Illinois. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Des Plaines is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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