Evanston Building Permits & Property Data

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2,477 indexed permits · Evanston, Illinois.

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Evanston building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-10

PermitGrab tracks 2,477 building permits in Evanston, IL as of 2026-09-10. Newest record date: 2026-09-10.

Recent record dates · Newest record date: 2026-09-10

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

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2026-09-10
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Source date: 2026-09-10
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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-10

2,477 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-20 General Construction 1310 CHICAGO AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201 INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings …
2026-05-20 Plumbing PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×2
2026-05-19 Plumbing 625 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
WATER AND SEWER - NEW SERVICE/UPGRADES line work New installation
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (RENEWAL ONLY) ×2
2026-05-19 Fence 3422 PARK PL, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-19 Plumbing 2120 CLEVELAND ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: JOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-05-19 Electrical 1115 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 ELECTRICAL ONLY
2026-05-19 Demolition 2018 LINCOLN ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
DEMOLITION - GARAGE ONLY
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech SIGN CONTRACTOR LICENSE
2026-05-19 General Construction 608 HINMAN AVE, 3S, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, an…
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 732 SHERIDAN, United States ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
2026-05-19 General Construction 1622 DEMPSTER ST, EVANSTON IL 60202 EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, an…
2026-05-18 Demolition 1726 CHANCELLOR ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
DEMOLITION - GARAGE ONLY
2026-05-18 General Construction 2440 PROSPECT AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: KEL··· 🔒
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR REMODEL - For single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re…
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
2026-05-18 General Construction 1020 CLEVELAND ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: ERV··· 🔒
ADDITION - RESIDENTIAL
2026-05-18 General Construction 719 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re…
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 1131 FOREST AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: STE··· 🔒
FLATWORK - REMOVE AND REPLACE (IN-KIND, NO CHANGES) replacement
2026-05-18 General Construction 147 DEMPSTER ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 EXTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re…
2026-05-18 General Construction 2014 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential…
2026-05-18 General Construction 1623 LINCOLN ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: DOU··· 🔒
FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
2026-05-18 Plumbing 1008 GARNETT PL, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: TOB··· 🔒
WATER AND SEWER - NEW SERVICE/UPGRADES line work New installation
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 1914 FOSTER ST, 1, EVANSTON IL 60201 WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY replacement
2026-05-16 Fence 2708 BROADWAY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: TIM··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-15 Roofing 1400 ASHLAND AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201 ROOFING
2026-05-15 Signage 1015 HOWARD ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: 101··· 🔒
SIGN - NON-ILLUMINATED
2026-05-15 Fence 2521 LAWNDALE AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: W L··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-15 Roofing 133 CUSTER AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202 ROOFING
2026-05-15 HVAC/Mech CONCRETE CONTRACTOR LICENSE
2026-05-15 Plumbing 334 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-05-15 Plumbing SEWER CONTRACTOR LICENSE line work
2026-05-15 Fence 1505 BRUMMEL ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: G &··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-15 HVAC/Mech 2414 PIONEER RD, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
FLATWORK - REMOVE AND REPLACE (IN-KIND, NO CHANGES) replacement
2026-05-15 General Construction 2757 MARCY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
EXTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re…
2026-05-15 Fire Protection 2424 LAKE ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 CCCD W/O FIRE SUPPRESSION fire suppression
2026-05-14 General Construction 2406 THAYER ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
ADDITION - RESIDENTIAL
2026-05-14 HVAC/Mech WINDOWS AND SIDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE
2026-05-14 Fence 2331 MARCY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: KAT··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-14 Fence 1310 LEE ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: ADR··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-14 General Construction 2762 Eastwood AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: EDG··· 🔒
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, an…
2026-05-14 Electrical ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE
2026-05-14 Fence 2325 MARCY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: W &··· 🔒
FENCE
2026-05-14 Demolition 2014 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
DEMOLITION - COMMERCIAL BUILDING (3 units and up) 3 HVAC systems
2026-05-14 General Construction 1937 SHERIDAN RD, EVANSTON IL 60208 EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings …
2026-05-13 General Construction 1718 LAKE ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
2026-05-13 Signage 2454 OAKTON ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: URB··· 🔒
SIGN - ILLUMINATED
2026-05-13 General Construction 207 ASBURY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: J C··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re…
2026-05-13 General Construction 1138 SHERIDAN RD, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: D &··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re…
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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 2477+ Evanston building permits — newest record date: 2026-09-10 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 2,477 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 2026-09-10. Newest record date: 2026-09-10. 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 2,477 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.

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-19

Evanston IL Contractor List With Phone Numbers (2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Evanston Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Evanston?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2477 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.

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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.

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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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