Chicago Addition Market Overview
Chicago's addition permit activity is currently slowing, with 16 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 44 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 54.8 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, FATHER AND SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INC., CHAMPIONS HVAC HPD INC.
Recent Addition Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 3502 N OAKLEY AVE | FOR PERMIT 101083851: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACT... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-07-21 | 5318 S KENNETH AVE | FOR PERMIT 101073118: ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRA... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-07-21 | 520 W HOBBIE ST | FOR PERMIT 100994289: ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRA... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-07-16 | 5801 W WARWICK AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO INCLUDE RENO... | $125,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-14 | 3722 N SOUTHPORT AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR TENANT BUILDOUT OF S... | $120,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-13 | 2501 S RIDGEWAY AVE | SELF-CERT 2019- RENOVATION & DUPLEXING EXISTING 2-... | $12,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-10 | 2946 W WILSON AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101079371... | $475,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-10 | 3500 W PETERSON AVE | FOR PERMIT 101082280: ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRA | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-07-09 | 230 W MONROE ST | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXPAND | $10,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-09 | 600 N MICHIGAN AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW INCLUD | $2.7M | ACTIVE |
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How many Addition permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 16 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.