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.

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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 (57 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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SCHAUMBURG PREMIER HOSPITALITY LLC
2026-05-29
📍 1251 AMERICAN LN, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Fire Protection
BEATA NOWAK
2026-05-29
📍 5116 FORSTER AVE, ,SCHILLER PARK 60176
Plumbing
WOODFIELD PRESERVE PROPERTY LLC
2026-05-28
📍 20 N MARTINGALE RD, SCHAUMBU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Fire Protection

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2026-05-29 Fire Protection $160,000 1251 AMERICAN LN, SCHAUMBURG, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 FIRE ALARM SCHAUMBURG PREMIER HOSPITALITY LLC
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2026-05-29 Plumbing $7,348 5116 FORSTER AVE, ,SCHILLER PARK 60176 EXCAVATE TRENCH UP TO 45FT TO CARRY SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE/DOWNSPOUT DRAINAGE AWAY … BEATA NOWAK
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2026-05-28 Fire Protection $9,145 20 N MARTINGALE RD, SCHAUMBU, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 FIRE SPRINKLER WOODFIELD PRESERVE PROPERTY LLC
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2026-05-28 Roofing $183,638 202 E SCHAUMBURG RD, SCHAUMB, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ROOF ST PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
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2026-05-27 HVAC/Mech $8,000 9963 AGATITE CT, SCHILLER PARK 60176 REPLACEMENT OF AIR-HANDLER UNIT FOR AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM. RICK DESECKI
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2026-05-26 General Construction $6,500 807 ESTES AVE, SCHAUMBURG, I, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 SITE PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR GTS ELECTRIC INC
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2026-05-22 General Construction $263,056 20 N MARTINGALE RD, UNIT 325, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 ALTERATION WOODFIELD PRESERVE PROPERTY LLC
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2026-05-21 Roofing $7,600 9858 MONTROSE BLVD, SCHILLER PARK 60176 -REMOVAL OF ALL EXISTING HOUSE ROOF LAYERS DOWN TO DECKING - REMOVE AND REPLACE … KEVIN GARCIA
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2026-05-20 General Construction $105,985 1113 N SALEM DR, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ALTERATION BRIAN PROPERTIES
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2026-05-18 Roofing $13,179 4526 25TH AVE, SCHILLER PARK 60176 REMOVED AND REPLACE ROOF SEE CONTRACT BELOW LILIAN REYES
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2026-05-18 General Construction $160,000 1443 W SCHAUMBURG RD, SCHAUM, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 ALTERATION RMS PROPERTIES LLC
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2026-05-14 Roofing $9,938 4640 KOLZE AVE, SCHILLER PARK 60176 REMOVE EXISTING GUTTERS AND INSTALL LEAFGUARD CHRISTINA TRACY
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2026-05-13 General Construction $20,000 1698 TOWER DR, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 BOND TO TOWER OWNER CROWN CASTLE 117 N. REBECCA ST GLENWOOD IL 60425 SWIATEK INC
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2026-05-13 Fire Protection $50,000 1401 W SCHAUMBURG RD, SCHAUM, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 FIRE ALARM RMS PROPERTIES LLC
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2026-05-13 Electrical $2,796 2041 HOLLYWOOD CT, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 RES ELECTRICAL-MISCELLANEOUS ABC PLUMBING HEATING COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $11,000 4024 WAGNER AVE, SCHILLER PARK 60176 FENCE REPLACEMENT, INSTALL 206 OF 6H X 8W PRIVAY WHITE VINYL, 2 SINGLE WALK GATE… MIRYAM MURILLO
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2026-05-07 General Construction 732 SUNFISH PT, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 WALK/STOOP SV REALTY LLC
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 455 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 464 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 454 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 459 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 456 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 468 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 457 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 453 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 458 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 460 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 Electrical $600,000 1299 ZURICH WAY, SCHAUMBURG, ,SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE CO
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 462 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 General Construction $2,500 466 ONYX CT, SCHAUMBURG, IL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194 DRIVEWAY AMERICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech $7,000 4126 GOSS AVE, SCHILLER PARK 60176 REMOVE AND REPLACE CONCRETE GARAGE FLOOR 5 STONE BASE AND 5 OF CONCRETE 4000 PSI… EVERARDO MENDEZ
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2026-05-06 Solar $342,000 9700 IRVING PARK RD, SCHILLER PARK 60176 COMMERCIAL, ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR SYSTEM TO BE INTERCONNECTED WITH THE UTILITY GRID… MARIO MARTINEZ
2026-05-04 General Construction $5,200 1401 RODENBURG RD, SCHAUMBUR, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193 DRIVES / LOADING DOCKS MCWILLIAMS ELECTRIC CO
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2026-05-01 HVAC/Mech $10,000 133 SCHREIBER AVE, ROSELLE, IL 60172 REPLACING THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY CONCRETE WITH A NEW DRIVEWAY CONCRETE. BG CONCRETE
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2026-04-30 General Construction $4,000 59 ROMIGA LN, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 SHED ROBERT BOSACK
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2026-04-30 Electrical $2,000 2659 N JULIAN TER, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171 INSTALL 50A OUTLET FOR RV OE EV IN GARAGE DANIEL MEDINA
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2026-04-30 Roofing 1467 E ROSITA DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF FERNANDO MARTINEZ
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2026-04-30 Fence 627 N STEPHEN DR, PALATINE, IL 60067
Owner: ROD··· 🔒
FENCE TOM SCHWERMIN
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2026-04-30 HVAC/Mech $6,162 421 WESTGATE DR, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 REPLACE 4 BEDROOM WINDOWS REA PATTERSON
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2026-04-30 HVAC/Mech $22,331 9217 MONTGOMERY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 REPLACE 3 PATIO DOORS - NO SIZE CHANGE. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC
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2026-04-30 Roofing $8,900 22146 HAWTHORNE WAY, RICHTON PARK, IL 60488 TEAR OFF AND RE-ROOF HOUSE NICHOLAS YADRON
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2026-04-30 Fence 305 OLD POST RD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 FENCE PEERLESS FENCE GROUP
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2026-04-30 Roofing $22,321 15649 CHAPEL HILL ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ROOF, SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. CLEVER FOX ROOFING CO.
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2026-04-30 Roofing $30,581 8423 ROB ROY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 TEAR OFF AND RE-ROOF REPLACE GUTTERS. PROLIANCE GENERAL CONTRACTORS
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2026-04-30 Fence $2,000 1617 REDWOOD AVE , HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 RES FENCE HERNANDEZ, REYNOLDO
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2026-04-30 Roofing $445,000 2250 W GOLF RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE SHINGLE ROOF POPLAR CREEK RETIREMENT VILLAGE
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2026-04-30 General Construction $12,000 8800 164TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 REMODEL FOUR BATHROOMS KITCHEN. ADD OUTLETS. AIRA DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-04-30 General Construction $5,000 2836 N 77TH AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 CEM WORK SIDWLK DANNY DELEON
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2026-04-30 Electrical 600 N EAGLE LN, PALATINE, IL 60067 ELECTRICAL SERVICE REVISION MIKE MOFFITT
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2026-04-30 Fence $2,000 114 WILLOW ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 ERECT 6FT WOOD FENCE DEVIN SCHROEDER
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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. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC 📞 11 (2) Windows & Doors $36,243 🔒 Reveal
9. PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC 11 (2) Plumbing $24,013 Verifying…
10. EXEMPT 10 (3) Addition $619,421 🔒 Reveal
11. DARIO LUNA 9 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $601 Verifying…
12. LAKEWOOD CONDO ASSOC 9 (1) Plumbing $5,000 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. ALLSTAR HOME SERVICES 📞 5 (2) Roofing $23,178 🔒 Reveal
24. RMS PROPERTIES LLC 📞 5 (2) Plumbing $53,812 🔒 Reveal
25. GOLFWOOD SQUARE 5 (1) HVAC $15,000 Verifying…

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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 57d 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.

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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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