Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

18,246 indexed permits · 2,091 active contractors · 13,749 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 8,304
Total permit value (90d) $2,511,543,740
Active contractors 2,091
Newest permit 2026-08-06

PermitGrab tracks 2,091 active contractors who pulled 18,246 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-08-06. Live tracking of 13,749 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Chicago building permit activity

2,638 building permits were filed in Chicago over the last 30 days — down 5.0% from the prior 30 days, with $1,050,129,320 in declared project value across the 2,277 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 8,304 permits worth $2,511,543,740.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES — 444 permits
  2. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC — 309 permits
  3. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED — 126 permits
  4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC — 123 permits
  5. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH — 106 permits
  6. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC — 92 permits
  7. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD — 86 permits
  8. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. — 85 permits
  9. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC — 76 permits
  10. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY — 72 permits
Biggest project this month
$190,000,000 · PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · 931 N HALSTED ST · ONNI CONTRACTING (CHICAGO) INC
18,246
Indexed Permits
2,091
Active Contractors
13,749
Code Violations
723,134
Property Owners
1,540
Verified Phones
2026-08-09
Last Updated
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Chicago had 1638 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 522 electrical, 290 general construction and 165 roofing. The average project value is $103,991.

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CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-08-06
📍 8745 W HIGGINS RD
Electrical
HOLMAN AND NACHTWEY COMPANY
2026-08-06
📍 1845 N WINCHESTER AVE
Roofing 1,300 roof sf flat replacement
BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2026-08-06
📍 2810 W LUNT AVE
Electrical

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-06 Electrical — 8745 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/6/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Electrical — 8765 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/6/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Roofing $40,000 1845 N WINCHESTER AVE
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 1,300 roof sf flat replacement HOLMAN AND NACHTWEY COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Electrical $6,000 2810 W LUNT AVE
Owner: CHO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Roofing $30,000 5512 W 64TH ST
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… new new_roof REGAL GARAGES INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Roofing $17,995 2627 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4435 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 4,435 roof sf shingle replacement CHAMPION ROOFING INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Electrical $2,080 2626 N LAKEVIEW AVE
Owner: NIS··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 16 circuits new DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 General Construction $3,000 5216 W LAWRENCE AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/06/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/3/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/7/2026.… new_construction SOPHIE SCHENK CSEM
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Electrical — 8735 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/6/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Fire Protection — 5207 S HARPER AVE
Owner: BCA··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107486… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Roofing $33,600 9245 S ADA ST
Owner: SAR··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… new new_roof GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 General Construction — 1000 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: 100··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 2, MAX. LENGTH: 90 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 550 FT. LOCATIO… THE W. J. MC GUIRE COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Electrical — 8725 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/6/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Structural $57,900 5701 W 55TH ST
Owner: CAN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 5640 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 35… 5,640 roof sf replacement roof_repair STANISLAW GUZIK CONST.,INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Roofing $10,000 3517 N KILPATRICK AVE
Owner: SIL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2288 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 2,288 roof sf shingle replacement SLOG GROUP LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Electrical — 8755 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/6/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-08-06 Fire Protection — 320 S CANAL ST
Owner: 320··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-08-06 Electrical $1,352 1360 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: LOW··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LIN ROGERS ELECTR. CONTR. INC.
2026-08-06 Electrical $1,500 9426 S ADA ST
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits new SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-06 Violation — 2032 N KENNETH AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5656 S MARSHFIELD AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2718 S WENTWORTH AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 8336 S CONSTANCE AVE OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2032 N KENNETH AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 7037 W IRVING PARK RD REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5656 S MARSHFIELD AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 8316 S INGLESIDE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 7835 S DOBSON AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 8316 S INGLESIDE AVE REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5811 S MAY ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5811 S MAY ST PARAPET & COPING OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2912 W DEVON AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2912 W DEVON AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5550 S KENNETH AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 8913 S BENNETT AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2718 S WENTWORTH AVE INSTALL EXTRA SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 3001 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5811 S MAY ST REMOVE OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2219 N SAWYER AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5550 S KENNETH AVE REPAIR GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5811 S MAY ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 2912 W DEVON AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 8316 S INGLESIDE AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-08-06 Violation — 5212 S CORNELL AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 25 of 25 businesses below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 210 permits/30d Active 833 (515) Solar $14,175 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 154 (65) Landscaping & Exterior $28,067 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 131 (75) Landscaping & Exterior $8,645 🔒 Reveal
4. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 108 (69) Electrical $5,914 🔒 Reveal
5. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 97 (59) Solar $22,071 🔒 Reveal
6. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 8 9 permits/30d Active 97 (32) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
7. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 57 6 permits/30d Active 95 (45) Windows & Doors $417,541 🔒 Reveal
8. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 14 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 87 (49) Roofing $35,172 🔒 Reveal
9. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 22 8 permits/30d Active 86 (26) Electrical $44,615 🔒 Reveal
10. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO 📞 ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 78 (20) Electrical $76,938 🔒 Reveal
11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 77 (29) Electrical $17,621 🔒 Reveal
12. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 73 (39) Electrical $360,958 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 27 9 permits/30d Active 73 (27) Electrical $106,490 🔒 Reveal
14. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 72 (31) Electrical $270,261 🔒 Reveal
15. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 27 6 permits/30d Active 71 (22) Electrical $65,310 🔒 Reveal
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 70 (31) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 13 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 68 (37) Electrical $11,738 🔒 Reveal
18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 6 8 permits/30d Active 65 (30) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ION DEVELOPER LLC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 64 (30) Solar $4,076 🔒 Reveal
20. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 7 3 permits/30d Active 63 (20) Electrical $124,254 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN 📞 ⚠️ 15 6 permits/30d Active 61 (23) Electrical $8,085 🔒 Reveal
22. FIRST AD SIGNS INC 📞 Active 60 (16) Signage $3,254 🔒 Reveal
23. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 56 (8) Electrical $40,412 🔒 Reveal
24. KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 40 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 55 (22) — $1,083,973 🔒 Reveal
25. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 55 (9) Signage $3,916 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
11,667 63.9%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
3,176 17.4%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,169 6.4%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
900 4.9%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
646 3.5%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
407 2.2%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
281 1.5%
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 18246+ 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.

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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH and CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC. PermitGrab tracks 2,091 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-08-06. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,638 new building permits alongside 13,749 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.

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13,749 code violations are on record in Chicago. An owner facing a citation can be a strong restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead; verify current status before outreach.

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How to look up Chicago building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 18246 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent Chicago contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Verified business contacts are available for covered profiles.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are high-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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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