Lake County Building Permits & Property Data

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210 indexed permits · Lake County, Illinois.

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Lake County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 205
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 210 building permits in Lake County, IL as of 2026-08-05. Updated daily.

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210
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2026-08-05
Last Updated
Updated today · live from city records
Lake County had 185 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 141 general construction, 21 temporary and 13 landscaping & exterior.

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210 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-28 Fence 17794 W WINNEBAGO DR GRAYSLAKE IL 60030 Fence
2026-07-28 General Construction 28871 N FREMONT CENTER RD MUNDELEIN IL 60060 Alterations
2026-07-28 General Construction 1032 HARRIS RD GRAYSLAKE IL 60030 Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 23780 N SOUTH LAKEWOOD LN LAKE ZURICH IL 60047 Submittal Based
2026-07-28 Electrical 24731 W CLINTON AVE ROUND LAKE IL 60073 Electrical Upgrade/Service
2026-07-28 Temporary 2026 Jamaican Independence Celebration
2026-07-27 General Construction 185 EAGLE POINT RD Unit: A FOX LAKE IL 60020 Replacement Water Well
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 1246 ANTIETAM DR LONG GROVE IL 60047 Below ground pool
2026-07-27 General Construction 26123 W TARVIN LN INGLESIDE IL 60041 Counter Based
2026-07-27 General Construction 1246 ANTIETAM DR LONG GROVE IL 60047 Submittal Based
2026-07-24 Temporary 26238 N IL ROUTE 59 WAUCONDA IL 60084 Temporary Use
2026-07-24 General Construction 412 BENTON RD LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Driveway
2026-07-23 General Construction 37885 N ACADEMY DR LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Deck
2026-07-23 General Construction 42738 N ADDISON LN ANTIOCH IL 60002 OWTS Pre-Treatment Component Elimination
2026-07-23 General Construction 23800 W GRAND AVE LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Alterations
2026-07-23 General Construction 31664 N FAIRFIELD RD GRAYSLAKE IL 60030 Liquor License Raffle ×2
2026-07-23 General Construction 580 N CEDAR LAKE RD LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Alterations
2026-07-21 General Construction 15181 W WALNUT DR DEERFIELD IL 60015 Grading/Site Permit
2026-07-21 General Construction 3851 N FRONTAGE RD GURNEE IL 60031 OWTS Pre-Treatment Component Elimination
2026-07-20 HVAC/Mech 26895 N CHEVY CHASE RD MUNDELEIN IL 60060 HVAC
2026-07-20 Solar 43299 N LYNN DALE DR ZION IL 60099 Solar
2026-07-20 Solar 24675 W INDIAN TRAIL RD BARRINGTON IL 60010 Solar
2026-07-15 General Construction 28436 N OAK LN LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048 Alteration
2026-07-14 General Construction Letter of No Impact ×2
2026-07-14 General Construction 25636 W COLUMBIA BAY DR LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Deck
2026-07-14 General Construction 26747 W IL ROUTE 22 BARRINGTON IL 60010 Counter Based
2026-07-14 Pool/Spa 25164 W TAMARACK DR WAUCONDA IL 60084 Above Ground Pool/Spa/Hot Tub
2026-07-13 General Construction 25470 W GRASS LAKE RD Unit: UNIT44 ANTIOCH IL 60002 Alteration
2026-07-12 General Construction Multi-Event Temporary Foodservice
2026-07-10 General Construction 34923 N PARK DR INGLESIDE IL 60041 Alteration
2026-07-08 General Construction 218 E GRAND AVE LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Alterations
2026-07-08 General Construction 28004 N DARRELL RD WAUCONDA IL 60084 Grading/Site Permit
2026-07-07 General Construction 23685 W EAGLES NEST RD ANTIOCH IL 60002 Grading/Site Permit
2026-07-07 Pool/Spa 23685 W EAGLES NEST RD ANTIOCH IL 60002 Below ground pool
2026-07-06 General Construction Prelimnary Jurisdictional Determination
2026-07-06 General Construction 44 FIELDSTONE DR LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Driveway
2026-07-01 General Construction 3275 N BAY LN MCHENRY IL 60051 Grading/Site Permit
2026-07-01 General Construction 905 W WOODLAND RD LAKE BLUFF IL 60044 Deck
2026-06-29 General Construction Facility Permit
2026-06-26 General Construction 28609 W MAPLE AVE WAUCONDA IL 60084 Addition
2026-06-26 General Construction 36825 N HICKORY CT INGLESIDE IL 60041 Counter Based
2026-06-22 Electrical 81 LAKEVIEW PKWY BARRINGTON IL 60010 Generator
2026-06-18 General Construction 23983 W GRAND AVE LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Alteration
2026-06-11 Electrical 38785 N WEST PARK AVE LAKE VILLA IL 60046 Electrical Upgrade/Service
2026-06-11 General Construction 41005 N ELIME RD ANTIOCH IL 60002 Addition
2026-06-11 General Construction 41005 N ELIME RD ANTIOCH IL 60002 Accessory Structure
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 41005 N ELIME RD ANTIOCH IL 60002 Below ground pool
2026-06-04 General Construction 36651 N GREEN BAY RD WAUKEGAN IL 60087 IWLC Boundary Verification
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No contractor lead data available for Lake County. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Lake County
Construction Activity in Lake County

New building permits in Lake County, 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 Lake County Building Permits

Lake County, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 210+ Lake County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Lake County 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 Lake County.

How Contractors Use Lake County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Lake County 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 Lake County 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Lake County electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Lake County open data portal.

Who appears in Lake County permit records this week?

PermitGrab indexes 210 building permits in Lake County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Lake County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Lake County is dated 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Lake County right now?

In the last 30 days, Lake County permitting activity covers 185 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Lake County building permits

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Lake County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 210 building permits in Lake County, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Lake County 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 Lake County?

Contractors find leads in Lake County by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Lake County — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Who buys this data?

Lake County permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Lake County = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Lake County GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Lake County addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Lake County are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Lake County renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Lake County permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Lake County mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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