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
2026-04-23 General Construction $2,400 2437 N 78TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 TUCKPOINTING INCLUDES ASSOCIATED PINS 12-25-328-041-1002 THROUGH 12-25-328-041-1… KATHERINE COURTS CONDO
2026-04-23 General Construction 62 W PLEASANT HILL BLVD, PALATINE, IL 60067 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY FRANK GHERARDINI
2026-04-23 Fence 519 N CLARK DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 FENCE DARIO LUNA
2026-04-23 Roofing $22,600 257 S MAIN ST, BARTLETT, IL, BARTLETT, IL 60103 TPO ROOF INSTALLATION OVER 2 POLYISO INSULATION SCHWARTZ PEDIATRICS BLDG, LLC
2026-04-23 General Construction 515 YOSEMITE CT, ROSELLE, IL 60172 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT KAPLAN PAVING
2026-04-23 General Construction 545 S BENNETT AVE, PALATINE, IL 60067 CONCRETE CEASAR GARCIA
2026-04-23 General Construction $4,200 17742 CLOVERVIEW DR, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 BACK DECK 10X9 SCOTTS CUSTOM DECKS
2026-04-23 General Construction $1,334 547 ISLE ROYAL BAY, ROSELLE, IL 60172 EXCAVATE PAVE DRIVEWAY EXPANSION KAPLAN PAVING
2026-04-23 Roofing 5303 W 35TH ST, CICERO, IL 60804 REROOF HOUSE WITH SHINGLES, AS NEEDED. LETICIA MARTINEZ
2026-04-23 Fence 1409 ORCHARD LN, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 FENCE QUETZAL
2026-04-23 Roofing 3520 S 53RD CT, CICERO, IL 60804 INSTALL 13FT X 10FT SHINGLED GAZEBO IN REAR YARD. CARLOS REZA
2026-04-23 General Construction $6,600 137 AZALEA CIR, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 EXTERIOR SITE WORK MENINI CONCRETE
2026-04-23 HVAC/Mech $7,900 3095 LYNNWOOD CT, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 FURNACE / AIR CONDITIONER REPLACEMENT G-STAR INC
2026-04-23 Roofing $9,500 24 COMMONS DR, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 ROOF ROBT & RACHEL BARKEMEY
2026-04-23 Roofing $40,702 8315 N AUTOBAHN DR, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 ROOF OMAR NAJIB
2026-04-23 General Construction $2,000 8914 123RD ST, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 SHED ALEXANDRU POPOV REVOCA
2026-04-23 Roofing 921 W SPARROW CT, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF MARK POPIEL
2026-04-23 Fence 1637 S CENTRAL AVE, CICERO, IL 60804 REPL DAMAGED SECTION OF WOOD FENCE BOARDS. JOSE ROJAS MORALES
2026-04-23 General Construction $1,756 528 N WOODFIELD TRL, ROSELLE, IL 60172 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT KAPLAN PAVING
2026-04-23 Windows/Doors 1414 S 50TH CT, CICERO, IL 60804 INSTALL NEW SIDING ON HOUSE. INSTALL NEW ALUMINUM CAPPING ON REAR ATTIC AND BASE… LUIS RODRIGUEZ
2026-04-23 Solar $31,250 375 MAPLE ROW, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093 INSTALL A ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV SYSTEM THOMAS FICHO
2026-04-23 Fence $17,280 17507 PECAN LN, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 INSTALLATION OF A 6 VINYL PRIVACY SPINDLE TOP FENCE ILLINOIS FENCE COMPANY
2026-04-23 Windows/Doors $7,980 1400 S 59TH CT, CICERO, IL 60804 RR 13 WINDOWS ON 2ND FL, SAME AS EXISTING. CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
2026-04-23 Fence 206 N BISSELL DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 FENCE DARIO LUNA
2026-04-23 General Construction 1430 S 59TH AVE, CICERO, IL 60804 REPL SOFFIT AND EAVES ON SIDE OF GARAGE. GRIDELDA PEREZ
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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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