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537 indexed permits · River Forest, Illinois.
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| Permits (last 90 days) | 65 |
|---|---|
| Total permit value (90d) | $1,246,717 |
| Active contractors | 15 |
| Newest permit | 2026-05-29 |
PermitGrab tracks 537 building permits in River Forest, IL as of 2026-05-29. Permits updated daily.
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537 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
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| 2025-10-28 | HVAC/Mech | $3,889 | 819 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | BARRY S SCHUB | |
| 2025-10-27 | Electrical | $3,600 | 1019 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | R N L ELECTRIC LLC | |
| 2025-10-27 | Electrical | $4,257 | 1435 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | KINETIC ENERGY INC. | |
| 2025-10-27 | Windows/Doors | $11,200 | 526 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | JILL CRONIN | |
| 2025-10-27 | General Construction | $71,175 | 926 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | OAK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2025-10-27 | General Construction | $58,150 | 1050 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | OAK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2025-10-24 | HVAC/Mech | $23,546 | 611 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | VALDICASS, INC | |
| 2025-10-24 | Roofing | $12,900 | 1235 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ARTHUR O’ROURKE | |
| 2025-10-24 | HVAC/Mech | $9,457 | 8201 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | SARA BRUMM | |
| 2025-10-24 | Roofing | $10,900 | 145 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ARTHUR O’ROURKE | |
| 2025-10-23 | Roofing | $5,375 | 211 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | THUNDERBOLT CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2025-10-23 | Demolition | $75,500 | 725 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | JENNIFER L MARSH | |
| 2025-10-22 | Structural | $5,600 | 7701 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MARK MENNA DESIGNS | |
| 2025-10-22 | Roofing | $4,950 | 7701 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MARK MENNA DESIGNS | |
| 2025-10-22 | Plumbing | $13,500 | 710 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | NG PLUMBING INC, DANIEL D KRUEGER &… | |
| 2025-10-21 | General Construction | $15,045 | 620 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | KELTY LAWN CARE, LLC | |
| 2025-10-21 | Roofing | $5,300 | 1043 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | JOSEPH BIRKENHEIER TUCKPOINTING AND… | |
| 2025-10-21 | HVAC/Mech | $1,071 | 1322 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN | |
| 2025-10-20 | Electrical | $7,779 | 139 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | US WATERPROOFING | |
| 2025-10-20 | HVAC/Mech | $23,703 | 847 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN | |
| 2025-10-17 | HVAC/Mech | $26,401 | 7615 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN | |
| 2025-10-15 | Roofing | $3,968 | 222 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ACCULEVEL, INC | |
| 2025-10-15 | Windows/Doors | $37,705 | 1219 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | NORMANDY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | |
| 2025-10-15 | HVAC/Mech | $14,196 | 43 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ANTHONY KRAMER | |
| 2025-10-15 | HVAC/Mech | $25,626 | 942 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | HOME FOREVER BATHS, LLC DBA PACIFIC… | |
| 2025-10-15 | General Construction | $45,000 | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | LUAN KADRIU | |
| 2025-10-14 | Fence | $2,320 | 1451 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | A & M FENCE CORP | |
| 2025-10-14 | HVAC/Mech | $2,000 | 1102 N HARLEM AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | I & D PLUMBING, INC | |
| 2025-10-14 | Electrical | $26,000 | 1038 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | CREW LANDSCAPES LLC | |
| 2025-10-14 | General Construction | $2,500 | 120 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | DAN BARTELSEN | |
| 2025-10-14 | General Construction | $4,430 | 1243 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MURRAY KOPELOW | |
| 2025-10-14 | General Construction | $28,350 | 333 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RICHARD SCHMIDT | |
| 2025-10-13 | Electrical | $81,956 | 847 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ANDY SJOSTROM | |
| 2025-10-13 | Roofing | $17,000 | 617 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
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| 2025-10-13 | General Construction | $12,500 | 1019 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | FORTE PLUMBING | |
| 2025-10-13 | HVAC/Mech | $2,500 | 941 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | LIAM KELLY | |
| 2025-10-13 | Fence | $5,900 | 124 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ANAYA AND SONS FENCE CO. | |
| 2025-10-10 | General Construction | $8,244 | 1526 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | BATH FITTER/CHICAGO BATH SYSTEMS | |
| 2025-10-10 | Plumbing | $11,275 | 415 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | PERMIDT ENGINEERING, LTD. | |
| 2025-10-10 | Plumbing | $11,360 | 926 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. | |
| 2025-10-09 | Plumbing | $13,500 | 706 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | NG PLUMBING INC, KENNETH & KRISTIN… | |
| 2025-10-09 | Roofing | $1,950 | 511 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | EDWIN’S ROOFING EXPERTS PLLC | |
| 2025-10-09 | Fire Protection | $1,130 | 7245 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY | |
| 2025-10-09 | General Construction | $106,950 | 1131 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | FRANK HEITZMAN, NATALIE SIRAGUSA | |
| 2025-10-09 | Roofing | $2,795 | 751 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | OAK ROOFING INC | |
| 2025-10-09 | General Construction | $24,775 | 1019 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | UNIDOS CONSTRUCTION LLC, COLM & OLIVIA C… | |
| 2025-10-09 | HVAC/Mech | $1,948 | 120 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | US WATERPROOFING | |
| 2025-10-09 | General Construction | $9,800 | 908 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | KEN'S LANDSCAPING AND SUPPLY INC. | |
| 2025-10-08 | Roofing | $2,370 | 19 GALE AVE, 19, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | HOMESTEAD REMODELING | |
| 2025-10-07 | Windows/Doors | $14,609 | 1509 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | VIRGINIA SARA |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 5 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.
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New building permits in River 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.
River Forest, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 537+ River Forest building permits — updated daily from official city sources.
Every new construction project in River 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 River Forest.
HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in River 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 River 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 River Forest open data portal.
PermitGrab indexes 537 building permits in River Forest, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.
The most recent permit indexed for River Forest is dated 2026-05-29. Expected daily • newest record 68d 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.
River Forest permit activity covers 537 indexed 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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Search recent River Forest, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the River 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 River Forest Permit Pulse.
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PermitGrab currently tracks 537 building permits in River 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.
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