Cook County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

4,308 indexed permits · 2,255 active contractors · Cook County, Illinois.

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Cook County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 992
Total permit value (90d) $57,771,393
Active contractors 2,255
Newest permit 2026-05-29

PermitGrab tracks 2,255 active contractors who pulled 4,308 building permits in Cook County, IL as of 2026-05-29. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 58d old

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Cook County building permit activity

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. WELLINGTON COURT ASSOCIATION — 96 permits
  2. WILLOW POND CONDO ASSOCIATION — 70 permits
  3. LEXINGTON GREEN II — 48 permits
  4. GATEWOOD CONDO ASSOCIATION — 44 permits
  5. TOWNE PLACE EAST HOMEOWNERS — 32 permits
  6. COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA — 32 permits
  7. SIMON PROPERTY GROUP — 24 permits
  8. KAPLAN PAVING — 21 permits
  9. KARA BLASKOVITZ — 20 permits
  10. KRZYSTOF WIETESKA — 15 permits
4,308
Indexed Permits
2,255
Active Contractors
372
Verified Phones
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Cook County's permit source last published new records on 2026-05-29 (58 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.
2026-06-18
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4,308 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-18 Roofing $13,500 1049 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMB, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 Roofing $5,699 1124 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMB, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 Roofing $5,699 1122 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMB, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 Roofing $14,000 895 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMBU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 General Construction $2,562 604 NEWBURY LN, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 DRIVEWAY XIAO, YUAN
2026-03-18 Roofing $14,000 893 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMBU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 Roofing $13,750 1096 STONEHEDGE DR, SCHAUMBU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 Roofing $14,225 1006 BAYSHORE DR, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 General Construction $1,141 817 DRACUT LN, SCHAUMBURG, I, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 DRIVEWAY REPAIR RAMAN, ASHOKRAJA
2026-03-18 Electrical $5,320 1618 W WEATHERSFIELD WAY, SC, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 ELECTRICAL, MISCELLANEOUS SALAS, REYNALDO
2026-03-18 Electrical $8,300 5 WOODFIELD MALL, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 LOW VOLTAGE SIMON PROPERTY GROUP
2026-03-18 General Construction $2,911 612 NEWBURY LN, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 DRIVEWAY SINGH, SUMIT
2026-03-18 Solar $52,988 1701 CAMELLIA LN, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 WIND OR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM BOKHARI, SYED ALI I
2026-03-18 General Construction $3,494 608 NEWBURY LN, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 DRIVEWAY IVANCHENKO, ANDRII
2026-03-18 General Construction $286,712 907 LUNT AVE, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 ALTERATION KARMA INVESTMENTS LLC
2026-03-18 HVAC/Mech $6,317 915 S OWEN ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 HVAC JINGYOUNG JANG
2026-03-18 Roofing $592,500 838 STATE PKY, SCHAUMBURG, I, SCHAUMBURG, IL ROOF CINGULAR WIRELESS
2026-03-18 Roofing $13,500 1047 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMB, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-18 Roofing $5,699 1120 COLONY LAKE DR, SCHAUMB, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF/REROOF COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA
2026-03-17 Plumbing $26,500 2020 CARBOY RD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 SEWER REPAIR COMMERCIAL CARBOY ROAD ILLINOIS LLC
2026-03-17 Fence $1,375 1018 BEECHWOOD DR, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 FENCE RESIDENTIAL ROSARIO FRICANO
2026-03-17 Plumbing $7,800 317 WE GO TRL, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 SEWER REPAIR RESIDENTIAL SCOTT SPIELMANN
2026-03-17 Plumbing $10,980 633 GEORGE ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 SEWER REPAIR RESIDENTIAL JACKSON JORDAN
2026-03-17 Electrical $4,560 536 LOIS CT, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL SERGIO CORONADO
2026-03-17 General Construction $49,700 417 I OKA AVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 KITCHEN REMODEL THOMAS SKOWERA
2026-03-17 Roofing $23,000 8 ROB RD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 ROOF RESIDENTIAL TUBA KURSUN
2026-03-17 Plumbing $2,345 200 S LANCASTER ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 WATER HEATER YOVANDA DIAKOUMIS
2026-03-17 Roofing $35,000 706 SEE GWUN AVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 ROOF RESIDENTIAL MARLENE E. PETRIE REVOCABLE TRUST DTD FE…
2026-03-17 HVAC/Mech $800,000 420 DEMPSTER ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 HVAC COMMERCIAL MT PROSPCT PARK DISTRICT
2026-03-16 Fence $4,425 100 S ALBERT ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 FENCE RESIDENTIAL ANGELA ROIKO BOGUST
2026-03-16 General Construction $80,000 913 NA WA TA AVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 INTERIOR REMODEL ANDREW J PEARSON
2026-03-16 Roofing $5,000 1602 WILLOW LN, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 ROOF RESIDENTIAL EJM CUSTOM HOMES LLC
2026-03-16 General Construction $3,000,000 1490 S ELMHURST RD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 INTERIOR REMODEL ELMHURST 1500 PARTNERS, LLC
2026-03-16 Roofing $8,000 631 GEORGE ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 ROOF RESIDENTIAL ANTHONY WASKI
2026-03-16 Plumbing $17,300 500 WE GO TRL, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION RESID LAUREN MISKELLA
2026-03-16 General Construction $4,200 613 S ALBERT ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 FLATWORK - CONCRETE ASPHALT OR PAVERS THE ALBERT GJATA DECLARATION OF TRUST DA…
2026-03-16 Electrical $5,753 12 AUDREY LN, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL DANIEL EWING
2026-03-13 Plumbing 804 S WAVERLY AVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 WATER HEATER FRANCISCO GALLIANO
2026-03-13 General Construction 510 S LOUIS ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 FLATWORK - CONCRETE ASPHALT OR PAVERS GRANT VREULS TRUST DATED MARCH 7,…
2026-03-12 Plumbing 7300 W 108TH PL, WORTH, IL 60482
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2026-02-28 Plumbing 1100 WOODFIELD RD, SCHAUMBUR, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 PLUMBING ONLY V H WOODFIELD LL INC
2026-02-27 General Construction 5 WOODFIELD MALL, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 ALTERATION SIMON PROPERTY GROUP
2026-02-27 Plumbing 353 LAMBERT DR, UNIT C1, SCH, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 WATER HEATER BERNS, APRIL
2026-02-27 Electrical 1827 WALDEN OFFICE SQ, SCHAU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 LOW VOLTAGE GATEWAY-WALDEN LLC
2026-02-27 General Construction 1233 W WEATHERSFIELD WAY, SC, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 SHED JARGOLA, DAWID
2026-02-27 HVAC/Mech 1600 WATERVILLE LN, SCHAUMBU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 FURNACE AIR CONDITIONER MICHALIDES, CHRISTOPHER
2026-02-26 Solar 812 APPLE DR, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 WIND OR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM MAIERS, DON
2026-02-26 Plumbing 5 WOODFIELD MALL, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 PLUMBING ONLY SIMON PROPERTY GROUP
2026-02-26 Roofing 225 WICKHAM DR, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRAIN TILE / SUMP PUMP / WATER PROOFING INTERIOR ONLY O'GARA, JONATHAN
2026-02-26 Plumbing 100 BARRETT LN, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 SEWER REPAIR HENKEL, CHRISTOPHER
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 7 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. WILLOW POND CONDO ASSOCIATION Active 70 (70) $4,744 Verifying…
2. SIMON PROPERTY GROUP 47 (4) Fire Protection $262,023 🔒 Reveal
3. GATEWOOD CONDO ASSOCIATION Active 44 (44) Landscaping & Exterior $1,996 🔒 Reveal
4. KARA BLASKOVITZ 20 (7) Roofing $21,654 Verifying…
5. SCHAUMBURG REAL ESTATE GROUP 19 (3) Fire Protection $130,362 Verifying…
6. AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 📞 Active 12 (12) Landscaping & Exterior $2,500 🔒 Reveal
7. TOWNSHIP PLAZA SPE LLC 12 (2) Fire Protection $108,600 Verifying…
8. PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC 11 (2) Plumbing $24,013 Verifying…
9. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC 📞 11 (2) Windows & Doors $36,243 🔒 Reveal
10. EXEMPT 10 (3) Addition $619,421 🔒 Reveal
11. LAKEWOOD CONDO ASSOC 9 (1) Plumbing $5,000 Verifying…
12. DARIO LUNA 9 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $601 Verifying…
13. ILLINOIS FENCE COMPANY 📞 8 (1) HVAC $8,938 🔒 Reveal
14. SCHAUMBURG PARK DIST 8 (1) HVAC $128,410 Verifying…
15. PERMIT GROUP 7 (4) HVAC $6,249 Verifying…
16. ROBERT WENTZ 7 (3) Roofing $1 🔒 Reveal
17. NORTHWEST FENCE INC. 📞 7 (2) HVAC $7,903 🔒 Reveal
18. BRIAN PROPERTIES 📞 7 (1) Fire Protection $105,985 🔒 Reveal
19. SAMANTHA PAJOR 6 (4) $21,281 Verifying…
20. OP MINCEMEAT 1900 A LLC 6 (3) Fire Protection $96,256 Verifying…
21. 1555 BARRINGTON RD LLC 5 (5) Interior Renovation $650,000 Verifying…
22. ALFREDO ACOSTA 5 (3) Landscaping & Exterior $1 🔒 Reveal
23. RMS PROPERTIES LLC 📞 5 (2) Plumbing $53,812 🔒 Reveal
24. ALLSTAR HOME SERVICES 📞 5 (2) Roofing $23,178 🔒 Reveal
25. NO NAME 5 (1) Roofing $15,356 🔒 Reveal

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Construction Activity in Cook County

New building permits in Cook 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 Cook County Building Permits

Cook County, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4308+ Cook County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Cook 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 Cook County.

How Contractors Use Cook County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook County open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Cook County this week?

The most active contractors filing in Cook County right now include WILLOW POND CONDO ASSOCIATION, SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, GATEWOOD CONDO ASSOCIATION, KARA BLASKOVITZ and SCHAUMBURG REAL ESTATE GROUP. PermitGrab tracks 2,255 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Cook County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Cook County is dated 2026-05-29. Expected daily • newest record 58d 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 Cook County right now?

Cook County permit activity covers 4,308 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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How to look up Cook County building permits

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cook County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4308 building permits in Cook 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 Cook County permit data?

PermitGrab collects Cook County 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 Cook County?

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

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