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Building permits in River Forest, Illinois
3,461 building permits issued in River Forest, Cook County, Illinois from December 2019 to July 2026, sorted by trade. The busiest trades are other construction (908), remodel (671) and fence (395). 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 | July 2026 | CLOSED | |
| windows doors siding | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | July 2026 | CLOSED | |
| other | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | July 2026 | CLOSED | |
| foundation | EXEMPT PERMIT | July 2026 | $193,000 | CLOSED |
| electrical, new construction | RESIDENTIAL PERMIT | July 2026 | $43,000 |
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