Chicago Permit Activity Report — May 2026
Latest construction-permit activity from Chicago, IL across the PermitGrab data network. Data updated daily from official sources.
By the numbers
- 5,679 permits filed in the last 90 days
- 8,872 active contractors tracked in our DB
- 3,500 with verified phone numbers
- 20,732 code violations on file
- Most active trade: Electrical
Why this matters for contractors
Each permit in the database is a project that's actively happening. Each contractor with a phone number is reachable. Each violation is a property owner who needs work done now. Browse Chicago permits or Chicago contractors to drill in.