Elgin, Illinois Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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652
Total Permits
2026-2026
Date Range
2026-04-22
Last Updated
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Elgin had 159 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 41 general construction, 28 plumbing and 23 electrical. The average project value is $1,795,747.

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Recent Building Permits in Elgin

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Recent Permits

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Date Address Type Description Contractor/Applicant
2026-04-10 5865 S KYRENE RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA RE-ROOF OF BUILDING -
2026-04-10 60 E RIO SALADO PKWY Building,Permit,Permit,NA Interior core restroom renovation for an existing tenant in an existing office b... -
2026-04-10 1889 E BROADWAY RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA Repair of existing office and site wall from car crash - IP250063 -
2026-04-10 7910 S KYRENE RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA TI - SUITE 107 (Approved Plans with BP252743) -
2026-04-10 1095 W RIO SALADO PKWY Building,Permit,Permit,NA TI -SUITE 108 -
2026-04-10 7910 S KYRENE RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA TI - SUITE 101 -
2026-04-10 9140 S LAKESHORE DR Building,Permit,Permit,NA ADD NEW GUNITE SPA TO EXISTING POOL -
2026-04-10 5335 S SIESTA LN Building,Permit,Permit,NA 225AMP PANEL UPGRADE SAME LOCATION -
2026-04-10 1919 E APOLLO AVE Building,Permit,Permit,NA INSTALL PV SYSTEM & BATTERY -
2026-04-10 1168 W AMANDA LN Building,Permit,Permit,NA REMODEL OF EXISTING POOL -
2026-04-10 1615 E WILLIAMS ST Building,Water Sewer,NA,NA 5/8INCH TO 3/4INCH WATER METER UPGRADE -
2026-04-10 7307 S HARL AVE Engineering,Sewer,NA,NA INSTALLATION OF NEW SEWER LATERAL FOR BLDG -
2026-04-10 1630 N SUNSET DR Building,Water Sewer,NA,NA 5/8INCH TO 3/4INCH WATER METER UPGRADE -
2026-04-10 717 S ROOSEVELT ST Engineering,Paving,NA,NA G&D Plans JB TRENCHING LLC
2026-04-09 1300 W ELNA RAE ST Building,Permit,Permit,NA PATIO ADDITION --IP250137 -
2026-04-09 4713 S CLARK DR Building,Permit,Permit,NA INSTALL PV SYSTEM & BATTERY -
2026-04-09 1176 E REDFIELD RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA PV SYSTEM INSTALL & BATTERY -
2026-04-09 526 W HARVARD DR Building,Permit,Permit,NA CONVERT TOWNHOME CARPORT TO GARAGE -
2026-04-09 1230 W WASHINGTON ST Building,Permit,Permit,NA Access Control System -
2026-04-09 924 S WILSON ST Building,Permit,Permit,NA NEW DETACHED SHED W/ ELECTRICAL -
2026-04-09 456 E PIERCE ST Building,Permit,Permit,NA SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT ONSITE ONLY -
2026-04-09 48 W THOMAS LN Engineering,Paving,NA,NA OTC - PAVING -
2026-04-08 7910 S KYRENE RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA Modification of existing truck dock -
2026-04-08 7910 S KYRENE RD Building,Permit,Permit,NA TI - SUITE 106 (RANGE 104-106) -
2026-04-08 1984 E FREMONT DR Building,Permit,Permit,NA INSTALL PV SYSTEM, BATTERY & MPU -

Top Contractors in Elgin

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact info is being verified — check back soon or subscribe to unlock full contacts.

Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. CACTUS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS 4 (4) Plumbing - Verifying…
2. GREENTECH SERVICES LLC 2 (2) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. LEVAKE CONSTRUCTION INC 2 (2) General Construction - Verifying…
4. BLACKHAWK IL OWNER LLC 2 (2) Plumbing $1,400 Verifying…
5. JB TRENCHING LLC 1 (1) General Construction - Website
6. BUENO CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA HEVER CONSTRUCTION 1 (1) General Construction - Verifying…
7. NICKLE CONTRACTING LLC 1 (1) General Construction - Verifying…
8. JAG CONSTRUCTION LLC 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
9. TOP LINE CONSTRUCTION LLC 1 (1) General Construction - Verifying…
10. ARROWMARK LLC 1 (1) General Construction - Verifying…
11. SAHUARO PIPELINE CORPORATION INC 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
12. VALOR PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS INC. 1 (1) General Construction - Verifying…
13. SQUIRE VILLAGE PRESERVATION II 1 (1) Interior Renovation $200 Verifying…
14. DARE-G INVESTMENTS LLC 1 (1) General Construction $2,560 Verifying…
15. FERRYVILLE LLC 1 (1) General Construction $2,560 Verifying…
16. MACHO INVESTMENTS LLC 1 (1) Signage $400 Verifying…
17. AVILA, EVER A 1 (1) Plumbing $200 Verifying…
18. LEHNERT, DANIEL & CHRISTINE 1 (1) Windows & Doors $6,759 Verifying…
19. ROSE, JOHN 1 (1) General Construction $10,939 Verifying…
20. CASHWELL, KATHY 1 (1) Plumbing $2,289 Verifying…
21. CUMMINGS, TIMOTHY 1 (1) Solar $1,000 Verifying…
22. SCHULTZ, LISA 1 (1) General Construction $5,820 Verifying…
23. ALVARADO, PAULINE 1 (1) Plumbing $100 Verifying…
24. BALBINO, GABY 1 (1) Roofing $2,500 Verifying…

Permit Types in Elgin

Breakdown of building permits by category

Building,Permit,Permit,NA

505

Building,Water Sewer,NA,NA

54

Engineering,Paving,NA,NA

20

Engineering,Drainage,NA,NA

18

Engineering,Water,NA,NA

14

Engineering,SFR,NA,NA

13

Engineering,Underground Fire,NA,NA

10

Engineering,Sewer,NA,NA

10

Engineering,Project,Revision,NA

5

Engineering,Street Lights,NA,NA

3

Construction Activity in Elgin

New building permits in Elgin, 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 Elgin Building Permits

Elgin, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 652+ Elgin building permits with data updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Elgin 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 Elgin.

How Contractors Use Elgin Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Elgin 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 Elgin 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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