3,558 indexed permits · 283 contractor names in the last 90 days · Evanston, Illinois.
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| Active contractors | 283 |
|---|---|
| Newest permit | 2026-10-24 |
PermitGrab tracks 3,558 building permits in Evanston, IL as of 2026-10-24, including 283 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.
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| Date | Type | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
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| 2026-05-12 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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555 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
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×2 — | |
| 2026-05-12 |
HVAC Source type: MASONRY CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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| 2026-05-12 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
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1228 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 | ×2 — | |
| 2026-05-12 |
Signage Source type: SIGN - NON-ILLUMINATED
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1015 HOWARD ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: 101··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-12 |
HVAC Source type: FLATWORK - REMOVE AND REPLACE (IN-KIND, NO CHANGES)
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1848 ASHLAND AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-12 |
Fire Protection Source type: CCCD W/O FIRE SUPPRESSION
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2200 CAMPUS DR, EVANSTON IL 60208 | — | |
| 2026-05-12 |
HVAC Source type: WINDOWS - COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT ONLY
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2763 EASTWOOD AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: TER··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-12 |
Fire Protection Source type: CCCD W/O FIRE SUPPRESSION
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2190 CAMPUS DR, EVANSTON IL 60208 | — | |
| 2026-05-12 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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1222 GREENWOOD ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-12 |
HVAC Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
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301 Callan, United States | — | |
| 2026-05-12 |
Demolition Source type: DEMOLITION - RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (Single-Family and 2 units plus ADU)
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1006 GARNETT PL, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
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2601 NOYES ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: NEL··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Solar Source type: SOLAR PANELS - COMMERCIAL
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1701 MAPLE AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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| 2026-05-11 |
Roofing Source type: ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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| 2026-05-11 |
Signage Source type: SIGN - ILLUMINATED
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1501 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
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1 CALVIN CIR, C212, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
New Construction Source type: INTERIOR ADU
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1909 ASBURY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: CLA··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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2665 ORRINGTON AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: TIM··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Fire Protection Source type: FIRE ALARM
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1502 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Temporary Source type: TEMPORARY - TENT OR STRUCTURE
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1999 CAMPUS DR, EVANSTON IL 60208 | ×2 — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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814 HINMAN AVE, 4, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
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— | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
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800 ELGIN RD, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
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2211 DODGE AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: LAU··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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1418 1418 Lake Street ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
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1323 WASHINGTON ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: FLATWORK - REMOVE AND REPLACE (IN-KIND, NO CHANGES)
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8941 Forestview, United States | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
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— | ×2 — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Structural Source type: FOUNDATION ONLY
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605 DAVIS ST, United States | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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942 BROWN AVE, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: JEF··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Plumbing Source type: PLUMBING AND SEWER REPAIR
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811 DOBSON ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
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— | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Roofing Source type: SIDING AND GUTTERS
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2321 LEE ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: BRE··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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1708 SEWARD ST, EVANSTON IL 60202
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
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— | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
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1921 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: EXTERIOR REMODEL - COMMERCIAL for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more units
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1228 EMERSON ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
General Construction Source type: FLATWORK - INCLUDES CHANGES
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2321 FORESTVIEW RD, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: JEF··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Interior Renovation Source type: INTERIOR REMODEL - RESIDENTIAL for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
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1702 WESLEY AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: BER··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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1702 LAKE ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: KAR··· 🔒
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— | |
| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
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2200 LINCOLN, United States | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Demolition Source type: DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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— | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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1456 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: DOU··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: FENCE
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816 HINMAN AVE, 1, EVANSTON IL 60202 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
HVAC Source type: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
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2517 LINCOLN ST, EVANSTON IL 60201
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
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| 2026-05-11 |
Roofing Source type: ROOFING
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2950 CENTRAL ST, 1, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Fire Protection Source type: CCCD W/O FIRE SUPPRESSION
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221 DEMPSTER ST, EVANSTON IL 60201 | — |
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Evanston, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3,558+ Evanston building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-24 from official city sources.
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PermitGrab indexes 3,558 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.
The most recent permit indexed for Evanston is dated 2026-10-24. Newest permit date: 2026-10-24. 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.
Evanston permit activity covers 3,558 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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