Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,756 indexed permits · 13,068 active contractors · 11,070 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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13,756
Indexed Permits
13,068
Active Contractors
11,070
Code Violations
432,261
Property Owners
5,875
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Chicago had 1567 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 483 electrical, 401 hvac and 268 general construction. The average project value is $107,981.

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PURE VOLTAGE SERVICES,INC.
2026-06-22
📍 2114 W SUPERIOR ST
General Construction
Z T Z CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-06-22
📍 4750 S DREXEL BLVD
General Construction
ERGEON INC
2026-06-22
📍 4020 N HARDING AVE
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24,826 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE REPAIR GUTTER OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3020 E CHELTENHAM PL CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 185 N WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 6135 S FRANCISCO AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2407 W EASTWOOD AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 1120 E 47TH ST REPAIR BALCONY OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3020 E CHELTENHAM PL REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQUIRED OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 8145 S HOUSTON AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2328 W 18TH PL ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3020 E CHELTENHAM PL REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2112 N ASHLAND AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 1120 E 47TH ST REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 6245 S GREENWOOD AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2112 N ASHLAND AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 6927 S ELIZABETH ST ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 558 W WEBSTER AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 325 S CALIFORNIA AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE DEMO DEBRIS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3932 W ARTHINGTON ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 646 E 62ND ST SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 1120 E 47TH ST MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction $16,000 2057 W 21ST PL TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 400 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, …
2026-06-22 Violation 7220 S SOUTH SHORE DR REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2407 W EASTWOOD AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2328 W 18TH PL REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 1120 E 47TH ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2351 W NORTH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2240 S SPAULDING AVE CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction $6,500 2114 W SUPERIOR ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… PURE VOLTAGE SERVICES,INC.
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2026-06-22 Violation 2112 N ASHLAND AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ESCALATOR OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3020 E CHELTENHAM PL MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 325 S CALIFORNIA AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 646 E 62ND ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 4041 W ROOSEVELT RD REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 1120 E 47TH ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 185 N WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 6245 S GREENWOOD AVE ILLUMINATE EXIT AREAS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 713 W 48TH ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 615 W 46TH PL ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2351 W NORTH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 6245 S GREENWOOD AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2016 S ALLPORT ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction 949 N WINCHESTER AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100978214 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… WIDGI WORX LLC
2026-06-22 General Construction $22,800 4750 S DREXEL BLVD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… Z T Z CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-06-22 Violation 3932 W ARTHINGTON ST REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 4041 W ROOSEVELT RD INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-22 Fence 4022 N LAVERGNE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 2…
2026-06-22 Fence $4,724 4020 N HARDING AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 70'-0' ' … ERGEON INC
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2026-06-22 General Construction 6743 S KEDZIE AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 7/18/2026. END D… JOHN BURNS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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2026-06-22 General Construction $6,550 1910 W GEORGE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-06-22 Fence $4,000 730 N AVERS AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. CHAIN LINK FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 48'-0'…
2026-06-22 Fence $4,000 726 N AVERS AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. OPEN WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 52'-0' …
2026-06-22 Electrical $338,000 5040 N PULASKI RD MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 115FPM, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER EL… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-06-22 Violation 646 E 62ND ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 434 E 48TH ST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO FIXTURES OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 8145 S HOUSTON AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction $4,500 4310 N CENTRAL PARK AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALPINE ELECTRIC
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2026-06-22 General Construction 2821 N ORCHARD ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100999058 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… ALFA CHICAGO INC
2026-06-22 General Construction 7335 S ROCKWELL ST FOR PERMIT 101061408: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
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2026-06-22 Violation 6245 S GREENWOOD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction 3941 W WELLINGTON AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100943258 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… HINWOOD DESIGN AND BUILD LLC
2026-06-22 Violation 646 E 62ND ST INSECTS OPEN
2026-06-22 Battery Storage $5,000 10838 S PARNELL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 Roofing $36,000 49 E ONTARIO ST REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 2 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(DAIKIN M# CAR… AIR PROS MECHANICAL INC
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2026-06-22 Violation 2112 N ASHLAND AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ESCALATOR OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2407 W EASTWOOD AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 325 S CALIFORNIA AVE PROVIDE OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction $5,000 2700 N CAMPBELL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CM ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-06-22 Fence $22,327 5118 N CENTRAL PARK AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 100'… MIDTOWN CHICAGO, INC.
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2026-06-22 Violation 2240 S SPAULDING AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 325 S CALIFORNIA AVE PARAPET & COPING OPEN
2026-06-22 Fence $4,994 4018 N HARDING AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 101'-6' '… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-22 Violation 3020 E CHELTENHAM PL FIRE EXTNGSHR RECHARGE & TAG OPEN
2026-06-22 Roofing $36,818 8525 W GREGORY ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2714 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… SUMMIT RESTORATION PLLC
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2026-06-22 Battery Storage $5,000 6618 N WHIPPLE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 Violation 1120 E 47TH ST SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 2351 W NORTH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction 4826 W MELROSE ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101063343 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… JEA CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-06-22 Violation 8145 S HOUSTON AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3951 W FLOURNOY ST WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 185 N WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-22 Battery Storage $5,000 8241 S RICHMOND ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 Violation 7714 S KINGSTON AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-22 Roofing $13,500 4907 W IOWA ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1078 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… NEW AGE ROOFS INC
2026-06-22 Electrical $180,962 1100 W MONROE ST MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, 125FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#1)… ELEVATOR INDUSTRIES OF IL
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2026-06-22 Battery Storage $9,500 5256 W 64TH PL LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 Violation 2112 N ASHLAND AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ESCALATOR OPEN
2026-06-22 General Construction 6754 S MARSHFIELD AVE FINAL REINSTATEMENT ON PERMIT NO 101017801 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPEC… J.V.M. REMODELING, INC
2026-06-22 General Construction 5942 N KOLMAR AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101016797 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… GLS SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 Battery Storage $5,000 1517 E 84TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 General Construction $1,500 7617 W SUMMERDALE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 Violation 325 S CALIFORNIA AVE PROTECT SIDEWALK DURING CONST OPEN
2026-06-22 Violation 3951 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 24 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 88 permits/30d Active 460 (280) Solar $13,854 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 7 permits/30d Active 106 (46) Landscaping & Exterior $31,014 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 89 (68) HVAC $7,828 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 6 3 permits/30d Active 79 (36) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
5. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 75 (45) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 72 (34) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (27) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO 📞 ⚠️ 4 6 permits/30d Active 68 (19) Electrical $88,180 🔒 Reveal
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 60 (21) Electrical $75,576 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 58 (39) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 57 (36) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 5 permits/30d Active 57 (27) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 6 permits/30d Active 56 (27) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 8 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 1 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 🔒 Reveal
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 52 (31) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 🔒 Reveal
18. ROBERT MILCHLING 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 50 (45) Electrical $2,703 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 50 (33) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
20. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU 📞 ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 🔒 Reveal
21. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (13) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
22. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN 📞 ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 48 (24) Electrical $6,692 🔒 Reveal
23. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 47 (26) Signage $3,860 🔒 Reveal
24. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (14) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
25. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal

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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 13756+ 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.

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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 ROBERT LESNICKI. PermitGrab tracks 13,068 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

Updated daily. 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 1,567 new building permits alongside 11,070 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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11,070 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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8251 S WHIPPLE ST CHICAGO IL FRE*** 2 properties County assessor
8044 S FAIRFIELD AVE CHICAGO IL FOU*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
8014 S RICHMOND ST CHICAGO IL TYR*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
8247 S ALBANY AVE CHICAGO IL LEO*** 2 properties County assessor
7931 S WASHTENAW AVE CHICAGO IL DER*** 4 properties 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 13756 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.

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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
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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