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
Indexed Permits
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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-24 General Construction $5,500 1946 OAKDALE RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REPLACE ELECTRICAL METER WITH NEW METER WITH SERVICE DISCONNECT. REPLACE AND REL… MYUNG ZA HONG & WON TAE HONG & HAK…
2026-04-24 General Construction $4,000 1901 WAGNER RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 WE HAVE GOTTEN APPROVAL FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ADJUSTMENTS COMMITTEE FOR A SECOND … JOHAN LANE
2026-04-24 General Construction $2,850 7201 OLDE SALEM RD, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 SIGN CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRU
2026-04-24 Fence 200 N OAKWOOD, WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480 FENCE LINDA WROBEL
2026-04-24 Windows/Doors $2,800 15 N VICTORIA LN #G, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 WINDOW / DOOR REPLACEMENT EV WINDOWS AND DOORS, INC
2026-04-24 Roofing 549 E BALSAM LN, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF JOHN EGELSTON
2026-04-24 General Construction $605,000 665 S SUTTON RD, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 REMODELING COMMERCIAL EXCEL ENGINEERING
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech $49,800 1250 TINKER WAY, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 TOWNHOME -ADD BATH TO EXISTING BASEMENT, UPGRADE EXISTING ELECTRICAL PANEL, FURN… SCOTT SHALVIS
2026-04-24 Roofing $2,172 2564 N ELM ST, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171 REPLACE SHINGLES ON HOUSE/ INSTALL GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS ON GARAGE CHARLES L MURPHY
2026-04-24 Windows/Doors $1,100 10044 SCHILLER BLVD, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 SWINGING DOORS FOR DRIVEWAY SERVANDO RAFAEL CARILLO AND MARIA DE…
2026-04-24 General Construction $1,857 566 WHITE SANDS BAY, ROSELLE, IL 60172 DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT REMOVE CONCRETE WALK EXCAVATE PAVE NEW KAPLAN PAVING
2026-04-24 Fence 1540 MAPLE AVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 FENCE ADEL BARKHO
2026-04-24 Fence $31,456 3109 SPRINGDALE AVE, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 INSTALL NEW COMPOSITE WITH ALUMINUM POST FENCE REQUEST 24H REVIEW MODERN FENCE CHICAGO LLC
2026-04-24 General Construction $5,700 1465 SNOW DRIFT CIR, BARTLET, BARTLETT, IL 60103 CONCRETE DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT 27X18 SCOTT BROWN
2026-04-24 Fence $1,722 1238 HILLVIEW DR, LEMONT, IL 60439 FENCE DAVID BENSON
2026-04-24 General Construction $5,000 540 ALCOA LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 INSTALLATION OF A NEW FULL SIZE CLEANOUT. SCOTT & CONSTANCE EWING
2026-04-24 Roofing 145 N LINDEN AVE, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF STANLEY DOLECKI
2026-04-24 General Construction $12,366 2210 COLCHESTER CT, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL HOFFM REPLACE WIND DAMAGED SIDING AND HOUSEWRAP ON RIGHT ELEVATION OF DWELLING LEADS CONSTRUCTION CO LLC
2026-04-24 Fire Protection $28,750 5043 W 67TH STREET, BEDFORD PARK, IL 60501 ADD FIRE PROTECTION UNDER CATWALK CORRUGATED SUPPLY
2026-04-24 Roofing $19,331 17541 ORLAND WOODS LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 REMOVE AND REPLACE ROOF AND INSTALL A SKYLIGHT. ELITE RESTORATION COMPANY
2026-04-24 General Construction $7,350 2541 N 74TH AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 CEM WORK STAIRS SIDEWALK HEBER MEZA
2026-04-24 Roofing $3,200 435 WESTVIEW ST, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 SHINGLES AND SIDING BLOWN OFF IN WEATHER CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS WEATHER CAUSING … ELIZABETH & CLINTON JETER
2026-04-24 Fence $3,000 5417 W 138ST, CRESTWOOD, IL 60418 REPLACE EXISTING FENCE NO CHANGES BRIAN CHILLMON
2026-04-24 Fence $2,000 9246 PEMBROOKE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 REPAIR AND REPLACE PANELS OF EXISTING FENCE. ROBERT WISNIOWICZ
2026-04-24 General Construction $15,000 2161 EUGENIA CT, GLENVIEW, IL 60026 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ONLY AMERICAN 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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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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