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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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| 2025-11-19 | General Construction | $6,450 | 1424 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | BAYER BUILDERS | |
| 2025-11-19 | General Construction | $21,180 | 233 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ROBERT A. BELL ARCHITECTS | |
| 2025-11-19 | HVAC/Mech | $4,990 | 1010 N HARLEM AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ARROW MASONRY & EXTERIORS,INC. | |
| 2025-11-18 | HVAC/Mech | $2,950 | 935 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | BISMARK ROOFING, LLC | |
| 2025-11-18 | General Construction | $5,200 | 410 ASHLAND AVE 1A, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | PROFESSIONAL RADON SYSTEMS, INC. | |
| 2025-11-17 | Roofing | $18,500 | 946 N HARLEM AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ALL ROOFS, INC. | |
| 2025-11-14 | Plumbing | $19,953 | 305 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | AMERICAN TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGIES | |
| 2025-11-13 | Roofing | $10,320 | 105 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | PAUL KELSEY | |
| 2025-11-13 | General Construction | $3,900 | 7422 IOWA ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ROBERT JAHN CONSTRUCTION CO. | |
| 2025-11-13 | Plumbing | $2,392 | 746 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RICHARD REPENNING | |
| 2025-11-13 | Solar | $1,956 | 7614 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | OLIVIA DENTON KOOPMAN | |
| 2025-11-13 | Fence | $7,620 | 831 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | A & M FENCE CORP | |
| 2025-11-12 | Solar | $62,133 | 1425 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | CERTASUN, LLC | |
| 2025-11-12 | General Construction | $2,100 | 628 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RADON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC | |
| 2025-11-12 | General Construction | $1,000,000 | 7715 GREENFIELD ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MICHAEL SLETTEN | |
| 2025-11-12 | Roofing | $11,890 | 347 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | J & J ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2025-11-11 | Structural | $2,490 | 118 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | US WATERPROOFING | |
| 2025-11-10 | Electrical | $2,920 | 7319 NORTH AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | SIGNIFICANT GRAPHICS, INC. | |
| 2025-11-10 | Roofing | $13,860 | 1429 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | JZ ROOFING OF CHICAGO,INC | |
| 2025-11-07 | HVAC/Mech | $13,500 | 830 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | CODY DEITCH | |
| 2025-11-07 | Fence | $19,700 | 1046 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP | |
| 2025-11-06 | HVAC/Mech | $7,000 | 7426 IOWA ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MALLORY WILDEMAN | |
| 2025-11-06 | Roofing | $21,200 | 518 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MARION ST SERVICES INC | |
| 2025-11-06 | General Construction | $800,000 | 7354 DIVISION ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | FGM ARCHITECTS | |
| 2025-11-06 | Plumbing | $13,500 | 7829 GREENFIELD ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RENEE PEDERSON | |
| 2025-11-05 | Battery Storage | $21,832 | 911 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. | |
| 2025-11-05 | Roofing | $30,750 | 710 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | BOSI CONSTRUCTION CO INC, BOSI… | |
| 2025-11-05 | Electrical | $9,751 | 306 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | KINETIC ENERGY INC. | |
| 2025-11-05 | Electrical | $46,878 | 338 FRANKLIN AVE 1ST FL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC. | |
| 2025-11-04 | Plumbing | $14,580 | 7311 QUICK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | HVC PLUMBING SERVICE, INC. DBA… | |
| 2025-11-04 | HVAC/Mech | $4,300 | 1433 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | LINDHOLM ROOFING, INC. | |
| 2025-11-04 | Plumbing | $36,700 | 305 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MAGNER ARCHITECTURE | |
| 2025-11-04 | Roofing | $1,500 | 1018 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | LAKE POINT ROOFING | |
| 2025-11-04 | HVAC/Mech | $6,200 | 632 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MAGNER ARCHITECTURE LLC | |
| 2025-11-03 | HVAC/Mech | $7,945 | 547 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | WOODLAND WINDOWS & DOORS | |
| 2025-11-03 | Roofing | $10,900 | 900 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
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PIONEER EXTERIORS INC | |
| 2025-11-01 | General Construction | $155,935 | 1305 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ROSANNE MCGRATH, ALEXANDRU & DIANA… | |
| 2025-10-31 | Windows/Doors | $77,969 | 7420 CENTRAL AVE, UNIT 1 MAI, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | BMS CAT, LLC | |
| 2025-10-30 | Roofing | $6,680 | 907 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | QUICKSEAL CONTRACTORS INC. | |
| 2025-10-30 | Roofing | $10,250 | 735 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
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PZ CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS INC | |
| 2025-10-30 | Roofing | $27,400 | 823 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | LOYOLA ROOFING LLC | |
| 2025-10-30 | Roofing | $81,090 | 7772 CENTRAL AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | OAK ROOFING INC | |
| 2025-10-29 | Roofing | $5,100 | 550 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | LINDEMANN CHIMNEY HEATING & COOLING | |
| 2025-10-29 | Roofing | $87,745 | 1504 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | EVERLAST CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2025-10-29 | Plumbing | $5,250 | 7911 OAK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | SUPERIOR ROOTER & DRAIN LLC | |
| 2025-10-29 | HVAC/Mech | $7,250 | 831 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | CONNECTED SPINE CARE LLC | |
| 2025-10-29 | Windows/Doors | $5,000 | 608 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | JONATHON KIRK | |
| 2025-10-28 | HVAC/Mech | $18,800 | 444 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | FORTUNE RESTORATION | |
| 2025-10-28 | Plumbing | $10,900 | 7911 OAK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | SUPERIOR ROOTER & DRAIN LLC | |
| 2025-10-28 | HVAC/Mech | $175,000 | 1044 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | RESTORE CONSTRUCTION, MICHAEL & JULIE SA… |
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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