Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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13,486
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2,170
Active Contractors
10,937
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
2,450
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Chicago had 1749 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 595 electrical, 461 hvac and 171 general construction. The average project value is $109,531.

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KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-06-17
📍 5044 W CHICAGO AVE
General Construction
TK ELEVATOR
2026-06-17
📍 212 S FRANCISCO AVE
General Construction
PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-06-17
📍 7123 N MELVINA AVE
Fence

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2026-06-17 General Construction — 5044 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: AUS··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF (1) EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 3500LBS CAPACITY @ 150FPM, 3 FLOORS, … KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
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2026-06-17 General Construction — 212 S FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: THE··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HYDRAULIC JACK ASSEMBLY ON ONE(1) 2100LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, PASSE… TK ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 Fence — 7123 N MELVINA AVE
Owner: ART··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 191'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 Fence — 6841 N ALGONQUIN AVE
Owner: MAM··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 83'-0' ' … EVANSTON FENCING CO
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2026-06-17 General Construction — 845 N STATE ST
Owner: 845··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 36-FLOOR, 500FPM, PASSENG… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 General Construction — 566 W VAN BUREN ST
Owner: 566··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF (1) SINGLE TEMPORARY RACK & PINION PERSONNEL HOIST, 8000LBS CAPA… USA HOIST CORPORATION
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 General Construction — 1725 W HARRISON ST
Owner: 165··· 🔒
WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS ON EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATORS #72 & #73, 2500LBS CAPACITY @ 3… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 Windows/Doors — 901 S AUSTIN BLVD
Owner: ICA··· 🔒
DOOR OPERATOR UPGRADE ON HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1 (NORTH), 3500LBS CAPACI… SUBURBAN ELEV./DBA SCHINDLER
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2026-06-17 Fence — 7354 S FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: WIC··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 4'-0… ERGEON INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 General Construction — 10 S CANAL ST
Owner: AT ··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION OF (8) EG ELEVATORS. (7) SEVEN EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS; CARS 8-13: … SMART ELEVATOR COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 Pool/Spa — 2221 W CHARLESTON ST
Owner: BLO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … FLAVIN ELECTRIC LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 General Construction — 70 W MADISON ST
Owner: MOJ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… RJL GROUP INC
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2026-06-17 General Construction — 6800 W RAVEN ST
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF POWER UNIT ON ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, HYDRAULIC, PASSENG… COLLEY ELEVATOR CO.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-17 Fence — 7615 S HONORE ST
Owner: RIV··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 35'-… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-17 Plumbing — 3044 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: 304··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101077036: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … 20/20 PLUMBING INC
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2026-06-17 General Construction — 5705 N LINCOLN AVE
Owner: AND··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 100988008: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTE… VT-TECH SERVICE INC.
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2026-06-16 Roofing $35,787 2529 W PERSHING RD SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… CORTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
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2026-06-16 Roofing $30,000 3737 N ASHLAND AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… DBR HOME BUILDERS LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 General Construction — 3517 N NORMANDY AVE
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … GF ELECTRIC LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 General Construction — 11701 S MORGAN ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … MONTOYA ELECTRIC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 Demolition $15,000 944 E 84TH ST EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVAL OF DETACHED MASONRY GARAGE. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL… SIMPLEE REMOVAL & TRUCKING INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 717 N TROY ST
Owner: LAW··· 🔒
NEW HEAT PUMP OR REFRIGERATION EQUIP., ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT = NO . … MIDWEST EQUITY PARTNERS LLC DBA ADAMS QUALITY CONT
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 Roofing — 2903 N WOLCOTT AVE
Owner: SAX··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1419 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… AMAZING GRACE B LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 Solar — 8850 S BLACKSTONE AVE
Owner: TAR··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 Plumbing — 6351 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Owner: ANS··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 9 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… LIFE PLUMBING CORP
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 General Construction $15,000 2502 N CLARK ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CITYWIDE BUILDING RESTORATIONS LLC
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2026-06-16 General Construction $6,453 8501 S KENNETH AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SAFE ELECTRICAL SERVICES,INC.
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2026-06-16 Pool/Spa — 151 N FRANKLIN ST
Owner: RYA··· 🔒
SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 19TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. NO… KELSO-BURNETT CO.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 Roofing — 4300 W LAWRENCE AVE
Owner: MIN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 700 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF … TOTAL SERVICE CONTRACTORS, INC
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2026-06-16 Roofing $76,600 1901 N DAYTON ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… AB EDWARD ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-16 General Construction $10,000 320 S CANAL ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … NEXTGEN ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS…
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2026-06-16 Demolition $250,000 736 W ADDISON ST WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MIXED USED BUILDING BREAK THRU ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-16 General Construction — 3935 N MELVINA AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/18/2026. END D… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2026-06-16 Roofing $32,597 9644 S EXCHANGE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1633 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… DMG HOME SERVICES LLC
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2026-06-16 Roofing $35,800 1901 N DAYTON ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED ROL… AB EDWARD ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-16 Fence $7,864 3512 W 84TH PL PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 128'… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-16 Roofing $19,990 2000 N CLYBOURN AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(LENNOX LGT06… D & K SHEET METAL INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-16 General Construction — 3120 S KOSTNER AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … KACE COMMUNICATIONS LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 Plumbing $13,689 5334 W NEWPORT AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 11 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… DAN DOYLE, INC.DBA: RAY'S PLUM
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 General Construction — 2601 N CANNON DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL TEMPORARY 150 KW DIESEL GENERATOR. INSTALL… D BEST ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 Roofing $30,000 4952 W CONCORD PL
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-06-15 General Construction $7,770 1228 E 53RD ST
Owner: CVS··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING LIGHTING. SPECIFIC LOC… BOYD ELECTRIC, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 General Construction $10,000 400 N ABERDEEN ST
Owner: COM··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 General Construction $18,900 6609 S UNIVERSITY AVE
Owner: NAK··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … K. D. TUCKPOINTING INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 Roofing $30,000 117 N MENARD AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-15 Roofing $30,000 912 N LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: RED··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-06-15 Roofing $300,000 7111 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 15563 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ON … OTT DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-06-15 Demolition $131,800 11414 S PERRY AVE
Owner: CTA··· 🔒
RLE. WRECK AND REMOVE A METAL SILO #1 IN THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY KLF ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-15 Fence — 12224 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: STO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. CHAIN LINK FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 86'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-06-15 General Construction $9,000 7341 N CLAREMONT AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/16/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/9/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 7/14/2026… INDESTRUCTO RENTAL CO INC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 90 permits/30d Active 447 (272) Solar $13,836 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (46) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 85 (64) HVAC $7,561 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (42) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (32) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 5 permits/30d Active 66 (17) Electrical $90,653 Verifying…
8. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 57 (31) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 Verifying…
17. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 50 (32) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
18. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 49 (35) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
20. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 48 (25) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
23. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
24. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 44 (23) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
8,485 62.9%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
2,433 18.0%
PERMIT - SIGNS
934 6.9%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
643 4.8%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
462 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
310 2.3%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
219 1.6%
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13486+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and CHAVEZ ELECTRIC. PermitGrab tracks 2,170 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-06-17. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,749 new building permits alongside 10,937 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

Three plays that win in Chicago

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The motivated-seller list

10,937 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

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401 N WABASH AVE 59-F SUA*** 7 properties County assessor
405 N WABASH AVE 210 BRA*** — County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 2714 401*** 206 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 66-F YUS*** — County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13486 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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More on Chicago & U.S. construction activity

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