What are the contractor bond requirements for General Building Contractor in Illinois?

Illinois requires licensed General Building Contractors to maintain an active contractor surety bond ($15,000 – $50,000) and General Liability insurance prior to pulling building permits.

📜 B2B Contractor Compliance Illinois Licensing Board

Illinois General Building Contractor License & Bond Rules

Master guide to mandatory contractor license surety bonds, General Liability COI minimums, and permit pull authorization across Illinois.

Mandatory Bond Threshold $15,000 – $50,000

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Illinois County Contractor Registration Thresholds

Cook County

Cook County Dept of Building and Zoning

Bond Required: $20,000

COI Liability: $1.0M