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Building permits in Elgin, Illinois
6,060 building permits issued in Elgin, Cook County, Illinois from July 2009 to May 2026, sorted by trade. The busiest trades are other construction (1,570), roofing (1,479) and windows, doors and siding (915). Coverage: Not yet.
Updated October 25, 2026.
Source: part of the county permit portal's list (an older copy, not refreshed).
Not yet held: building permits.
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A few real rows, shortened: parcel numbers are cut, and street addresses and names are left out here. Subscribers get the full rows.
| Trade | Permit type | Month | Job value (rounded) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | May 2026 | $2,000 | CLOSED |
| fence | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | May 2026 | $1,000 | CLOSED |
| other | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | May 2026 | $2,000 | CLOSED |
| other | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | May 2026 | $2,000 | CLOSED |
| other | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | May 2026 | $2,000 | CLOSED |
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