Cook County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,890 indexed permits · 673 active contractors · Cook County, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 673 active contractors who pulled 3,890 building permits in Cook County, IL. Updated periodically.

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3,890
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673
Active Contractors
Updated recently · 2026-05-29
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Cook County had 57 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 15 hvac, 11 roofing and 7 landscaping & exterior. The average project value is $25,137.

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3,890 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-04-27 General Construction $7,000 718 SUNSET CIR, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 SIDING KAROL PLEWA
2026-04-27 General Construction $21,013 15245 NARCISSUS COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 REMOVE AND REPLACE PATIO AND DRIVEWAY. MORY'S CONCRETE
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors $17,575 22976 WESTWIND DR, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 REPLACE 4 WINDOWS 1 PATIO DOOR- NO SIZE CHANGES. JULIA IONESCU
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors 2526 WESTBROOK DR, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 FRONT DOOR CANOPY VANESSA AND JOSE BRUMEN
2026-04-27 General Construction $9,000 14 GROW LN, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS KAPITAL ELECTRIC CO
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors 6 STONE RIDGE DRIVE, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 WINDOWS REPLACED, WINDOW OPENING SIZE CHANGE CONNELLY
2026-04-27 General Construction $8,000 617 ORIOLE DR, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 REMODELING GENERAL TERESA LIMONEZ
2026-04-27 General Construction $8,000 2516 N 72ND CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 DEMO INTERIOR ANDRZEJ BORZECKI
2026-04-27 General Construction $10,000 22425 YORK CT, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 REMODELING OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT - 22425 YORK UNIT D F BRIGHTSTART CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors $29,000 1217 HUTCHINGS AVE, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 REMOVE EXISTING 340SQFT CONCRETE PATIO. INSTALL NEW 300 SQFT PAVER PATIO. REMOVE… ARCHITECTURAL GARDENS ANDREW…
2026-04-27 General Construction $1,500 929 E IRVING PARK RD, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 REMODELING COMMERCIAL STREAMWOOD CENTER LLC & FIESTA…
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors $7,693 4141 CLARK DR, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 REMOVE AND REPLACE 5 WINDOWS. NO SIZE CHANGES. KARA BLASKOVITZ
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors $4,500 2424 N CLARKE ST, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171 REPLACE 5 WINDOWS FRANCISCO SEGURA
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors $7,833 123 PEACH ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 REPLACE 2 WINDOWS - BATH LIVING ROOM SHERRY A LEE
2026-04-27 Fence $4,500 405 GREENWOOD RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 FENCE INSTALL SHRAWAN SHRESTHA SARITA SHRESTHA
2026-04-27 Plumbing 550 W NORTHWEST HWY, C, PALATINE, IL 60067 WATER HEATER DRF PERMIT DEPARTMENT
2026-04-27 Fence $4,390 12602 WATERFORD DR, LEMONT, IL 60439 FENCE SHALABI
2026-04-27 General Construction $12,500 138 N ASHLAND AVE, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION RICHARD DECHOW
2026-04-27 General Construction $15,000 67 RUFFLED FEATHERS DR, LEMONT, IL 60439 DECK AUSRA BUDRAITIENE
2026-04-27 General Construction $8,940 54 N WINSTON DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION KYLE DOOLEY
2026-04-27 General Construction $17,200 10 S ROHLWING RD, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION RON MARINELLI
2026-04-27 Roofing $12,300 18843 HARDING AVE, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 TEAR OFF AND REROOF HOUSE, REMOVE EXISTING BOARD DECKING AND INSTALL NEW 5/8 PLY… VOLLAN CODY
2026-04-27 Fence $3,000 104 WILSON ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 REPLACE CHAIN LINK FENCE WITH WITH 6FT WOOD FENCE FRANKIE OLIVER
2026-04-27 General Construction $1,200 2335 N 73RD AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 CEM WORK PATIO/SIDEWALK ALFREDO CALIXTO JR
2026-04-27 General Construction $100,000 8510 GOLF RD, NILES, IL 60714 NEW CONSTRUCTION, DRIVE THROUGH ONLY COFFEE SHOP WHO BREW IL III, LLC
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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. SIMON PROPERTY GROUP 40 (7) - Verifying…
2. TOWNE PLACE EAST HOMEOWNERS Active 32 (32) - Verifying…
3. COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA Active 32 (32) Roofing - Verifying…
4. SCHAUMBURG REAL ESTATE GROUP 14 (3) Fire Protection - Verifying…
5. TOWNSHIP PLAZA SPE LLC 10 (3) - Verifying…
6. VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG 10 (1) - Verifying…
7. TOWN PLACE EAST HOMEOWNERS 4 (4) - Verifying…
8. CG MOUNT PROSPECT LLC 3 (3) - Verifying…
9. GATEWAY-WALDEN LLC 3 (2) Electrical - Verifying…
10. MR 1051 LLC 3 (2) Fire Protection - Verifying…
11. MAIERS, DON 3 (1) Solar - Verifying…
12. OP MINCEMEAT 1900 A LLC 3 (1) - Verifying…
13. G K DEVELOPMENT INC 3 (1) - Verifying…
14. KARMA INVESTMENTS LLC 2 (2) - Verifying…
15. T A BOLGER 2 (2) - Verifying…
16. NUNEZ, DALILA 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
17. SCHRAY, STEVEN 2 (2) Roofing - Verifying…
18. TREEHOUSE I 2 (2) - Verifying…
19. BOKHARI, SYED ALI I 2 (1) Solar - Verifying…
20. RAYUS PROPCO LLC 2 (1) - Verifying…
21. RMS PROPERTIES LLC 2 (1) - Verifying…
22. MIS, KRYSTIAN 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
23. NECG WOODFIELD BH LLC 2 (1) - Verifying…
24. ISAITAMIL LLC 2 (1) - Verifying…
25. RAZA, SYED 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - 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 3890+ Cook County building permits — updated periodically 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 SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, TOWNE PLACE EAST HOMEOWNERS, COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA, SCHAUMBURG REAL ESTATE GROUP and TOWNSHIP PLAZA SPE LLC. PermitGrab tracks 673 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Cook County permit data?

Updated periodically. 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?

In the last 30 days, Cook County permitting activity covers 57 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cook County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3890 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 on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Cook County?

Contractors find leads in Cook County by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Cook County permit & owner data, by use case

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

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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