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Building Permits in Lake County, Illinois

Access 74,305 building permits issued in Lake County, Illinois through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Lake County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

74,305
Total permits
4,917
Last 12 months
84
Last 30 days
-88%
vs same period prior year
Jun 8, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
614
Grading
300
Fence
177
HVAC
103
Solar
93
Plumbing
92
Addition
73
Electrical
59
Pool
43
Demolition
40

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Lake County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Lake County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Lake County 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 Lake County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Lake County, Illinois was issued on June 8, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Lake County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Lake County permit data?

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

How long does a Lake County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Lake County, Illinois is 3 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.

Get Lake County permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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