Oak Forest Building Permits & Contractor Leads

399 indexed permits · 69 active contractors · Oak Forest, Illinois.

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Oak Forest building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 127
Total permit value (90d) $7,123,376
Active contractors 69
Newest permit 2026-07-21

PermitGrab tracks 69 active contractors who pulled 399 building permits in Oak Forest, IL as of 2026-07-21. Permits updated daily.

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Oak Forest building permit activity

Contractors pulled 10 building permits in Oak Forest over the last 30 days. Over 90 days: 127 permits worth $7,123,376.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. MARIN, MARCUS — 6 permits
  2. FRITO LAY INC — 4 permits
  3. SHADETREE ASSN — 4 permits
  4. BERNAL, PETER — 4 permits
  5. THR PROPERTY ILLINOIS LP — 3 permits
  6. CARAVELLO, CYNTHIA — 3 permits
  7. BADOVSKY, MALGOR — 2 permits
  8. PAPIEZ, JOHN A & DOROTHY A — 2 permits
  9. RARRAT, CARLY — 2 permits
  10. MID-AMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC — 2 permits
399
Indexed Permits
69
Active Contractors
2,662
Property Owners
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Oak Forest's permit source last published new records on 2026-07-21 (14 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
2026-08-04
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Updated recently · 2026-07-21
Oak Forest had 10 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 10 general construction.

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399 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-10 Fire Protection $5,000 4170 W 166TH ST - A, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ×4 FRITO LAY INC
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2026-07-21 General Construction
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2026-07-21 General Construction
2026-07-16 General Construction
2026-07-16 General Construction
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2026-07-14 General Construction
2026-05-29 Electrical $1,000 6931 W 154TH PL SHED ELECTRIC, FRENCH DRAIN OLEJNIK, TIMOTHY
2026-05-29 Plumbing $9,856 15307 OROGRANDE ST SEWER REPAIR RESIDENT
2026-05-29 Fence $5,000 16851 FOREST AVE FENCE ALWAN, MAHMOUD
2026-05-29 General Construction $1,500 15129 CHESTNUT LN DECK REPAIRS - HAND RAILS HUMENIK, MICHAEL
2026-05-29 General Construction $4,500 16201 LOREL AVE DRIVEWAY STRYZEK, BRIAN
2026-05-29 Fence $3,000 15458 LECLAIRE AVE FENCE ALEJANDRO, CHEYENNE
2026-05-29 Plumbing $2,273 17093 BONNIE TRL W WATER HEATER SIKMA, GERALD (SC)
2026-05-29 General Construction 14700 LOREL AVE SHED TIBBS, DELRAN (SC)
2026-05-29 General Construction $2,000 6257 VICTORIA DR SHED KOZUB, JANKOZV
2026-05-29 Fence $5,991 5008 W 155TH ST FENCE JENNIFER ELAM & MYLES WALTON
2026-05-28 General Construction $5,500 5552 W 163RD ST CONCRETE PATIO MCNEILL, JOE
2026-05-27 Plumbing $7,000 17027 JUDY CT BATHROOM PLUMBING CASHMER, CHRISTINA
2026-05-27 Roofing $13,700 15249 ARROYO DR ROOF DOMINSKI, KEVIN
2026-05-27 General Construction $5,000 5133 W 158TH ST CONCRETE STAIRS PATIO ADAMS, KAMERIN
2026-05-27 Fence $6,800 6613 W 157TH ST FENCE OUTLAW, LAWANDA
2026-05-27 Electrical $5,275 15566 TUDOR RD 100 AMP SERVICE SCHULTZ, GAIL
2026-05-27 General Construction $7,000 16475 HAROLD ST PATIO CONTRERAS, LUIS
2026-05-27 Windows/Doors $8,680 5845 EDWARD DR WINDOWS GRIFFIN, NANCY
2026-05-27 General Construction $34,741 16431 CRAIG DR DECK WITH HOT TUB SURROUND CARAVELLO, CYNTHIA
2026-05-27 Roofing $20,549 15347 LAVERGNE AVE ROOF HOUSE GARAGE THOMPSON, MARK
2026-05-27 Electrical $5,600 6424 CEDAR RD ELECTRICAL WORK 6424 CEDAR RD HOMEOWNER
2026-05-27 Fence $2,500 15050 CENTRAL AVE PRIVATE SIDEWALK FENCE LUTH CH/RESURRECTION
2026-05-27 HVAC/Mech $37,984 15242 BRIAR LN WATER HEATER, INSULATE ATTIC, HEAT PUMP ELECTRIC PANEL BAKER, NICOLE
2026-05-27 HVAC/Mech $18,425 5923 EL MORRO CT AIR CONDITIONER FURNACE DELESIO, USHA & CHRISTINA (SC)
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech $8,383 6340 W 151ST ST AIR CONDITIONER ADAN MATOS & MARIA ELENA…
2026-05-22 Fence $10,000 15455 CONCHA CT FENCE OCONNELL, WILLIAM E
2026-05-22 Roofing $9,475 15940 FOREST AVE ROOF GARAGE, GUTTERS WYLLIE, DONNA
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech $11,412 4917 SYCAMORE LN AIR CONDITIONER YOUNG (SC)
2026-05-22 Roofing $11,300 15124 LAVERGNE AVE ROOF, GUTTERS SCHALL, M
2026-05-22 Fence $5,400 6412 ELM LN FENCE BARENSE, MARK
2026-05-21 Fence $4,000 5345 FOREST TRL FENCE 5345 FOREST TRL HOMEOWNER
2026-05-21 Plumbing $11,860 5132 W 154TH ST SEWER REPAIR PRIVATE PROPERTY MCDONIEL, MICHAEL L.
2026-05-20 Plumbing $6,500 5809 EDWARD DR SEWER REPAIR FEINBERG, RICHARD (SC)
2026-05-20 Fence $5,000 15248 LINDEN DR FENCE RYGULA, DAVID & JILL
2026-05-20 Fence $4,759 5754 W 150TH ST FENCE TURNER, THOMAS
2026-05-20 Roofing $9,852 15617 LAMON AVE ROOF COMISE, PAIGE
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact info is being verified — check back soon or subscribe to unlock full contacts.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. THR PROPERTY ILLINOIS LP 3 (1) Roofing $5,087 Verifying…
2. CARAVELLO, CYNTHIA 3 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $22,580 Verifying…
3. MID-AMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 2 (2) $2,775,000 Verifying…
4. CASHMER, CHRISTINA 2 (2) Plumbing $8,500 Verifying…
5. OCONNELL, WILLIAM E 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $12,500 Verifying…
6. DELESTOWICZ, VALERIE 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $10,950 Verifying…
7. PAPIEZ, JOHN A & DOROTHY A 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $11,780 Verifying…
8. BOZEN, KIMBERLY 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $12,500 Verifying…
9. RARRAT, CARLY 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $9,575 Verifying…
10. CORRAL, JESUS & DENISE 2 (1) Roofing $16,210 Verifying…
11. LUTH CH/RESURRECTION 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $2,500 Verifying…
12. DELGADO, JEANETTE 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $2,882 Verifying…
13. GRIFFIN, NANCY 1 (1) Windows & Doors $8,680 Verifying…
14. SCHALL, M 1 (1) Roofing $11,300 Verifying…
15. 6424 CEDAR RD HOMEOWNER 1 (1) Electrical $5,600 Verifying…
16. SCHMIDT, DONALD (SC) 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $3,280 Verifying…
17. OUTLAW, LAWANDA 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $6,800 Verifying…
18. BAKER, NICOLE 1 (1) Electrical $37,984 Verifying…
19. JOHNSON RESIDENCE 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $3,400 Verifying…
20. RAINEY, COLLEEN 1 (1) Roofing $17,932 Verifying…
21. HEKLOWSKI, DAVID SARAH 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $5,900 Verifying…
22. KELLY, KRISTIN 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $11,500 Verifying…
23. PELTIER, MARY (SC) 1 (1) $13,863 Verifying…
24. MRISKA, CHARLES (SC) 1 (1) HVAC $17,236 Verifying…
25. SCHULTZ, GAIL 1 (1) Electrical $5,275 Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Oak Forest

New building permits in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest Building Permits

Oak Forest, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 399+ Oak Forest building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest.

How Contractors Use Oak Forest Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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.

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

Who pulled permits in Oak Forest this week?

The most active contractors filing in Oak Forest right now include THR PROPERTY ILLINOIS LP, CARAVELLO, CYNTHIA, MID-AMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC, CASHMER, CHRISTINA and OCONNELL, WILLIAM E. PermitGrab tracks 69 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Oak Forest permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Oak Forest is dated 2026-07-21. Expected daily • newest record 14d old. 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 Oak Forest right now?

In the last 30 days, Oak Forest permitting activity covers 10 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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How to look up Oak Forest building permits

Search recent Oak Forest, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Oak Forest building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. 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 Oak Forest Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Oak Forest?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
15115 CICERO AVE OAK FOREST IL ROB*** County assessor
4734 152ND ST OAK FOREST IL RAY*** Absentee owner County assessor
15105 CICERO AVE OAK FOREST IL ABB*** County assessor
4741 W 151ST ST 105 OAK FOREST IL TAD*** 9 properties County assessor
15144 KENTON AVE OAK FOREST IL FRA*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Forest Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Oak Forest?

PermitGrab currently tracks 399 building permits in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest permit data?

PermitGrab collects Oak Forest daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Oak Forest?

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Oak Forest permit & owner data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Code violations in Oak Forest = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Oak Forest GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Oak Forest renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Oak Forest permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Oak Forest 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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