Chicago Addition Market Overview
Chicago's addition permit activity is currently slowing, with 23 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 44 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 47.2 addition permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active addition contractors in Chicago include BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO, CHAMPIONS HVAC HPD INC, CHAVEZ ELECTRIC.
Recent Addition Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 3757 N CICERO AVE | GAS PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, REPAIR/REPLA... | $10,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-11 | 434 N HARDING AVE | FOR PERMIT 101078094: ADDITIONAL MASON CONTRACTOR.... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-06-09 | 2829 S LOWE AVE | FOR PERMIT 101044158: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTR... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-06-09 | 2854 W CHICAGO AVE | FOR PERMIT 101068714: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTR... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-06-05 | 180 N ADA ST | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTI... | $220,136 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-03 | 5250 S ROCKWELL ST | FOR PERMIT 101080551: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-06-03 | 6320 N BROADWAY | FOR PERMIT 101076382: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-06-02 | 1345 W ARGYLE ST | SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 23800 SQ. FT. ROOF | $930,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-01 | 601 W POLK ST | REMOVE/REPLACE TWO GENERATOR STACK EXTENSIONS AT R | $47,484 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-01 | 8 W CHESTNUT ST | FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOC | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
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How many Addition permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 22 addition permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of Addition work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for building addition permits including home extensions, room additions, and property expansions. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find Addition leads in Chicago?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all addition permits filed in Chicago, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help addition contractors find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are Addition permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from Chicago's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.