Evanston Building Permits & Project Research

3,562 indexed permits · 284 contractor names in the last 90 days · Evanston, Illinois.

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Evanston building permits — key stats
Active contractors 284
Newest permit 2026-10-26

PermitGrab tracks 3,562 building permits in Evanston, IL as of 2026-10-26, including 284 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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3,562
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284
Contractor names (90 days)
25,574
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2026-10-26
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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-07 Plumbing
Source type: PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSE
— PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSE ×6 —
2026-06-07 Other
Source type: GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
— GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION —
2026-06-06 Fence
Source type: FENCE
3300 NOYES ST FENCE FENCE WORKS INC.
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2026-06-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
649 HINMAN AVE, 2S, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings … LAPELUSA HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.
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2026-06-06 New Construction
Source type: GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (RENEWAL ONLY)
— GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (RENEWAL ONLY) residential —
2026-06-05 Fence
Source type: FENCE
525 JUDSON AVE FENCE FENCE WORKS INC.
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2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: ROOFING
305 BARTON AVE ROOFING ALLSTAR HOME SERVICES
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2026-06-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: DECK ONLY
1918 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: JEF··· 🔒
DECK ONLY THOMAS SANTELLANO
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2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: ROOFING
2404 HARRISON ST ROOFING NYBERG ENTERPRISES INC.
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2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
2002 EMERSON ST, 1 FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES ASPEN GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
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2026-06-05 Other
Source type: SIGN - NON-ILLUMINATED
1921 CENTRAL ST SIGN - NON-ILLUMINATED Tallgrass Hospitality LLC
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2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: EXTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
2762 EASTWOOD AVE EXTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re… PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS INC
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2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: EXTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
2437 CRAWFORD AVE EXTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re… PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS INC
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2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
1501 WILDER ST INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit re… RENUITY OPERATIONS, LLC
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2026-06-05 Fence
Source type: FENCE
3308 NOYES ST FENCE FENCE WORKS INC.
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2026-06-05 HVAC
Source type: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
1015 ASBURY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: N L··· 🔒
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE —
2026-06-05 Plumbing
Source type: DRAIN TILE - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
1720 CHANCELLOR ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: JUD··· 🔒
DRAIN TILE - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR —
2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
649 HINMAN AVE, 2S, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings … —
2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
1717 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings … —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: ROOFING
1709 KEENEY ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
ROOFING —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
2107 LINCOLN ST FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: SIDING AND GUTTERS
1578 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201 SIDING AND GUTTERS —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: CONCRETE CONTRACTOR LICENSE
— CONCRETE CONTRACTOR LICENSE —
2026-06-05 Temporary
Source type: TEMPORARY - ELECTRICAL
2716 EWING AVE TEMPORARY - ELECTRICAL —
2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
1426 MAIN ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: KAY··· 🔒
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, an… —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: ROOFING
2220 FORESTVIEW RD, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: TRI··· 🔒
ROOFING —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE
— ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE —
2026-06-05 Electrical
Source type: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE
— ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE —
2026-06-05 Fence
Source type: FENCE
2762 EASTWOOD AVE FENCE —
2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
1717 CENTRAL ST INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings … —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
1401 GREY AVE FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: ROOFING
1709 KEENEY ST ROOFING —
2026-06-05 Electrical
Source type: ELECTRICAL ONLY
1915 GRANT ST ELECTRICAL ONLY —
2026-06-05 Fire Protection
Source type: CCCD W/O FIRE SUPPRESSION
2220 CAMPUS DR CCCD W/O FIRE SUPPRESSION fire suppression —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
1401 GREY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
821 CHICAGO AVE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT replacement BOLDER CONTRACTORS, INC.
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2026-06-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY
1324 CENTRAL ST, 3E WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY replacement GILKEY WINDOW COMPANY
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2026-06-04 New Construction
Source type: NEW RESIDENTIAL GARAGE
2101 KEENEY ST NEW RESIDENTIAL GARAGE New construction THE GARAGE GUY, INC.
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2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
1738 DODGE AVE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT replacement MILLENNIUM CONTRACTING CO
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2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
836 CHICAGO AVE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT replacement BOLDER CONTRACTORS, INC.
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2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
1933 DODGE AVE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT replacement —
2026-06-04 Temporary
Source type: TEMPORARY - TENT OR STRUCTURE
616 NOYES ST TEMPORARY - TENT OR STRUCTURE PRO EM NATIONAL EVENTS DBA PARTYTIME HDO OPERATIONS, LLC.
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2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
1734 SHERMAN AVE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT replacement SEWER, INC.
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2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
1828 DODGE AVE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT replacement MILLENNIUM CONTRACTING CO
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2026-06-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY
1805 HOWARD ST WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY replacement FELIPE BARAJAS
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Permit Types in Evanston
Construction Activity in Evanston

New building permits in Evanston, Illinois show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Evanston Building Permits

Evanston, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3,562+ Evanston building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-26 from official city sources.

Building permits in Evanston can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Evanston Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Evanston building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in Evanston permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 3,562 building permits in Evanston. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 25,574 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Evanston permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Evanston is dated 2026-10-26. Newest permit date: 2026-10-26. 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 3,562 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.

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How to look up Evanston building permits

Search recent Evanston, IL building permits by address, contractor, 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 and the most active contractors, see the Evanston Permit Pulse.

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Evanston IL Contractor List With Phone Numbers (2026)

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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Evanston?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3,562 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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Contractors & subs
Recent Evanston contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Evanston provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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