Building Permits in Des Plaines, Illinois

Access 5,698 building permits issued in Des Plaines, Illinois through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Des Plaines open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

5,698
Total permits
1,890
Last 12 months
227
Last 30 days
+7%
vs same period prior year
Jun 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
601
Plumbing
204
Signage
70
HVAC
30
Mechanical
11
New construction
10
Grading
9

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Des Plaines, Illinois. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Des Plaines permit data via API

Query Des Plaines, Illinois permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Des Plaines permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Des%20Plaines&state=IL&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Des Plaines permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Des Plaines open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Des Plaines data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Des Plaines, Illinois was issued on June 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Des Plaines permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Des Plaines permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Des Plaines permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Des Plaines building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Des Plaines, Illinois is 2 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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