Evanston Building Permits & Property Data

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2,529 indexed permits · Evanston, Illinois.

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Evanston building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-11

PermitGrab tracks 2,529 building permits in Evanston, IL as of 2026-09-11. Newest record date: 2026-09-11.

Recent record dates · Newest record date: 2026-09-11

Record recency is based on available filing or issue dates; it does not verify publication time or collection delay.

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2026-09-12
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Source date: 2026-09-11
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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-11

2,529 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-13 Plumbing 2722 GREEN BAY RD WATER AND SEWER - DISCONNECTIONS line work
2026-08-13 Plumbing PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×2
2026-08-13 Plumbing 634 SHERIDAN RD WATER AND SEWER - NEW SERVICE/UPGRADES
2026-08-13 Plumbing 807 CENTRAL ST PLUMBING AND SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-08-13 General Construction 510 GREENLEAF ST DECK ONLY
2026-08-13 Plumbing 2657 ORRINGTON AVE DRAIN TILE - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 430 ASBURY AVE HVAC ONLY
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech HVAC CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×2
2026-08-13 Roofing ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×3
2026-08-13 Windows/Doors WINDOWS AND SIDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×2
2026-08-13 Electrical 1300 CENTRAL ST, 202 ELECTRICAL ONLY
2026-08-13 General Construction GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (RENEWAL ONLY) residential
2026-08-13 General Construction GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ×4
2026-08-13 Electrical ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×6
2026-08-13 Demolition 1881 OAK AVE DEMOLITION - INTERIOR ONLY
2026-08-13 General Construction 355 RIDGE AVE INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings …
2026-08-13 Fire Protection 720 MAIN ST FIRE ALARM fire alarm
2026-08-13 Fence 2501 THAYER ST FENCE
2026-08-13 Demolition 2320 PIONEER RD DEMOLITION - COMMERCIAL BUILDING (3 units and up) 3 HVAC systems
2026-08-13 Plumbing 625 CLINTON PL PLUMBING AND SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-08-13 Electrical 1024 FOSTER ST ELECTRICAL ONLY
2026-08-13 Fire Protection 1601 PAYNE ST FIRE HOOD SUPPRESSION hood suppression
2026-08-13 Temporary 111 BURNHAM PL TEMPORARY - ELECTRICAL
2026-08-12 Plumbing 612 SOUTH BLVD, D PLUMBING AND SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-08-12 Structural 2653 REESE AVE FOUNDATION ONLY
2026-08-12 General Construction 2018 WESLEY AVE EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings …
2026-08-12 Windows/Doors 1503 OAK AVE, 212 WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY
2026-08-12 General Construction 2033 SEWARD ST LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
2026-08-12 General Construction 2024 WESLEY AVE EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings …
2026-08-12 General Construction 2143 HARTREY AVE FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
2026-08-12 Roofing 2717 HARRISON ST ROOFING
2026-08-12 Signage 1601 PAYNE ST SIGN - ILLUMINATED
2026-08-12 Roofing 1511 DEWEY AVE ROOFING
2026-08-12 Windows/Doors 2709 CENTRAL ST, 3S WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY
2026-08-12 Temporary 816 CLARK ST TEMPORARY - TENT OR STRUCTURE
2026-08-12 General Construction CONCRETE CONTRACTOR LICENSE
2026-08-12 General Construction OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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Permit Types in Evanston
Construction Activity in Evanston

New building permits in Evanston, Illinois show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Evanston Building Permits

Evanston, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2529+ Evanston building permits — newest record date: 2026-09-11 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Evanston permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 78K).

Who appears in Evanston permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,529 building permits in Evanston. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Evanston permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Evanston is dated 2026-09-11. Newest record date: 2026-09-11. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Evanston permit records?

Evanston permit activity covers 2,529 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Evanston building permits

Search recent Evanston, IL building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Evanston 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, see the Evanston Permit Pulse.

Evanston Field Reports & Contractor Guides

Source-dated research and practical resources for contractors working in Evanston

Historical analysis · 2026-06-19

Evanston IL Contractor List With Phone Numbers (2026)

Historical market analysis and methodology for Evanston. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Evanston Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Evanston?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2529 building permits in Evanston, 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.

How fresh is the Evanston permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Evanston?

Contractors can research Evanston activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Evanston — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Evanston permit data, by use case

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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Evanston provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Evanston renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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