11,748 indexed permits · 1,253 active contractors · Cook County, Illinois.
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| Permits (last 90 days) | 1,826 |
|---|---|
| Total permit value (90d) | $97,104,546 |
| Active contractors | 1,253 |
| Newest permit | 2026-08-05 |
PermitGrab tracks 1,253 active contractors who pulled 11,748 building permits in Cook County, IL as of 2026-08-05. Updated daily.
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263 building permits were filed in Cook County over the last 30 days — down 81.4% from the prior 30 days, with $3,068,442 in declared project value across the 43 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 1,826 permits worth $97,104,546.
11,748 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | General Construction | $80,000 | 2727 PAULINE AVE, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | JUNG J MO | |
| 2026-07-08 | General Construction | $10,000 | 9205 POTTER RD 1C, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | MOHAMMED K MOHAJIR | |
| 2026-07-08 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-07 | Roofing | $20,150 | 8847 131ST PL, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | JOHN & SHIRLEY MEINARD | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-07 | Roofing | $32,607 | 12560 WILDWOOD DR, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | M & TERESA WOLNY | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | $83,765 | 13110 S 86TH AVE, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | THUY NGUYEN | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | $36,000 | 4210 W 90TH PL HOMETOWN , IL 60456 | PHILIP & JENNIFER OWEN | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-07 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-06 | Roofing | $22,000 | 10020 TANGLEWOOD CT, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | MICHAEL E LEKAS | |
| 2026-07-06 | General Construction | $30,700 | 2359 N MANNHEIM RD, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | HONEY BEAR DAY CARE | |
| 2026-07-06 | General Construction | $600,000 | 12902 S ARBOR CT, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | PAWEL LOWICZ | |
| 2026-07-06 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-06 | General Construction | $600,000 | 12902 S ARBOR CT, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | PAWEL LOWICZ | |
| 2026-07-06 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | Roofing | $4,000 | 9240 CEDAR LN, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | ASHOK SHANKAR MHATRE | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | Roofing | $4,000 | 9244 CEDAR LN, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | GAUTAM B PATEL | |
| 2026-07-02 | Solar | — | 15843 CHAPPEL AVE , SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | Roofing | $15,909 | 13008 S 70TH CT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 | KENNETH A HICKS | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | $100,000 | 55 OAKWOOD DR, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, | GARY R WAPINSKI | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | HVAC/Mech | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-02 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
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| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-01 | Roofing | $19,360 | 1115 N LAKESIDE DR, PALATINE,IL,.60067 | BILL SCHULTE | |
| 2026-07-01 | Solar | $23,301 | 120 SCHREIBER AVE, ROSELLE, IL 60172 | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | $7,856 | 7813 KENSINGTON LN, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 | LINDA MCGRAW | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — | |
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| 2026-07-01 | General Construction | — | — | — |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 11 of 20 businesses below.
| Contractor | Permits (90d) | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 1 permits/30d | 36 (10) | — |
| 2. EXEMPT | 34 (5) | — |
| 3. KING HVAC SYSTEMS LLC | 27 (3) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 4. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC | 21 (2) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 5. KEVIN SZABO JR PLUMBING INC. | 17 (2) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 6. DOORNBOS HEATING & AIR… | 15 (1) | — |
| 7. PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. | 14 (2) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 8. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR… | 14 (2) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 9. DRF TRUSTED PROPERTY SOLUTIONS | 10 (3) | — |
| 10. CASTLE RIDGE BUILDERS | 10 (2) | — |
| 11. ETRUSCAN EXTERIORS CORPORATION | 10 (2) | — |
| 12. ILLINOIS FENCE COMPANY | 9 (4) | — |
| 13. LEGACY RESTORATION LLC | 6 (2) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 14. ADVANCED FENCE & GATE | 6 (2) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 15. BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER, INC. | 6 (1) | — |
| 16. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR INC. | 6 (1) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 17. FORTIS GROUND WERKS | 6 (1) | — |
| 18. REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC | 6 (1) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 19. FRAZIER RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE | 5 (3) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 20. SMART ROOFING INC | 5 (1) | 🔒 Reveal |
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New building permits in Cook County, 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.
Cook County, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11748+ Cook County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.
Every new construction project in Cook County 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 Cook County.
HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cook County 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 Cook County 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.
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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Cook County open data portal.
The most active contractors filing in Cook County right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, EXEMPT, KING HVAC SYSTEMS LLC, RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC and KEVIN SZABO JR PLUMBING INC.. PermitGrab tracks 1,253 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.
The most recent permit indexed for Cook County is dated 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.
Cook County permit activity covers 11,748 indexed permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.
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Search recent Cook County, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Cook County building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Cook County Permit Pulse.
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PermitGrab currently tracks 11748 building permits in Cook County, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.
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