Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,571 indexed permits · 13,058 active contractors · 10,983 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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13,571
Indexed Permits
13,058
Active Contractors
10,983
Code Violations
291,164
Property Owners
5,234
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Updated recently · 2026-06-18
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STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-06-18
📍 2113 W 67TH PL
Roofing
ERGEON INC
2026-06-18
📍 10024 S EBERHART AVE
Fence
KEC POWER & CONTROLS, INC.
2026-06-18
📍 9323 S RHODES AVE
General Construction

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2026-06-18 General Construction 780 S FEDERAL ST
Owner: DIG··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 3, MAX. LENGTH: 40 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 160 FT. LOCATI… DESIGN INSTALLATION SYSTEMS, INC
2026-06-18 Roofing $14,900 2113 W 67TH PL
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
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2026-06-18 Violation 320 E 21ST ST MAINTAIN EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATED OPEN
2026-06-18 Windows/Doors $7,000 2022 W CORTLAND ST
Owner: ZEM··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2026-06-18 Fence $7,525 10024 S EBERHART AVE
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 173'-0' '… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-18 Violation 4021 W NORTH AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 5722 S HOMAN AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3727 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4035 W LEXINGTON ST REPAIR DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4837 S UNION AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4015 W HARRISON ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 5722 S HOMAN AVE INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3727 W FLOURNOY ST SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3727 W FLOURNOY ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 6216 S ARCHER AVE REPAIR GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4035 W LEXINGTON ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 2919 N HARLEM AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3930 N CLARK ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 6216 S ARCHER AVE CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 320 E 21ST ST REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 5722 S HOMAN AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 208 S JEFFERSON ST ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 6216 S ARCHER AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-06-18 General Construction $35,000 4750 N MALDEN ST
Owner: STA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 30… QUEST CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC.
2026-06-18 General Construction $19,000 9323 S RHODES AVE
Owner: SOL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … KEC POWER & CONTROLS, INC.
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2026-06-18 Violation 6216 S ARCHER AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 5722 S HOMAN AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-06-18 Roofing $32,630 1901 W HURON ST
Owner: PAN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1378 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… ANCHOR POINT CORPORATION
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2026-06-18 Violation 4035 W LEXINGTON ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 55 E JACKSON BLVD REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4015 W HARRISON ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4837 S UNION AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3727 W FLOURNOY ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 5722 S HOMAN AVE SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 6031 N PAULINA ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 6216 S ARCHER AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3236 W DIVISION ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 1846 W DIVISION ST SUBMIT REVISED PLANS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 1055 W GRANVILLE AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 55 E JACKSON BLVD REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 6216 S ARCHER AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3958 W MONROE ST REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3958 W MONROE ST REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 3727 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 1446 N WELLS ST ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 5722 S HOMAN AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 55 E JACKSON BLVD PROTECT SIDEWALK DURING CONST OPEN
2026-06-18 Fire Protection 7300 S KEDZIE AVE
Owner: INT··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-06-18 General Construction $3,200 1631 E 71ST ST
Owner: BYR··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… ALLIANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-06-18 General Construction 160 E PEARSON ST
Owner: RIT··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 7/1/2026. END DA… RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
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2026-06-18 General Construction $85,200 5333 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1550 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… CITYWIDE BUILDING RESTORATIONS LLC
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2026-06-18 General Construction $153,900 5301 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… CITYWIDE BUILDING RESTORATIONS LLC
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2026-06-18 Roofing $110,000 1633 N CLYBOURN AVE
Owner: MAE··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4032 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… ANCHOR POINT CORPORATION
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2026-06-18 Violation 1500 N LAKE SHORE DR ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 4035 W LEXINGTON ST REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 2919 N HARLEM AVE REPAIR BALCONY OPEN
2026-06-18 Roofing $10,500 10010 S WENTWORTH AVE
Owner: KLE··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… APPLE ROOFING LLC
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2026-06-18 General Construction $55,472 937 W CORNELIA AVE
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 7, … MARK C. CONSTRUCTION CORP
2026-06-18 Battery Storage $5,000 8124 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: TRU··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-18 Roofing $10,683 2851 S CHRISTIANA AVE
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1240 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
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2026-06-18 Violation 615 S LA SALLE ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 Violation 320 E 21ST ST CLASS B DOOR IN STAIRWELL OPEN
2026-06-18 Roofing $27,695 4025 N HARDING AVE
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
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2026-06-18 Violation 1433 W BALMORAL AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-18 General Construction $3,000 6217 N LAKEWOOD AVE
Owner: LEA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … MITCHELL ETELY
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2026-06-18 Roofing $36,825 1851 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: KUZ··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 220 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: EXTER… SECOND CITY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
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2026-06-18 Roofing $20,000 3400 S HERMITAGE AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2100 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… JL CONTRACTOR SERVICES LTD
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2026-06-17 Battery Storage $1,000 11265 S CARPENTER ST
Owner: TUC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ROBERT MILCHLING
2026-06-17 Battery Storage $1,000 3931 W 64TH PL
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ROBERT MILCHLING
2026-06-17 Violation 5136 S KIMBARK AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 3212 S ASHLAND AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-17 Fence $5,000 10500 S PROSPECT AVE
Owner: HOW··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 180'-0' ' (L…
2026-06-17 Violation 8235 S DREXEL AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 432 E 75TH ST FIRE EXTNGSHR RECHARGE & TAG OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 432 E 75TH ST CARPETING OPEN
2026-06-17 General Construction $3,500 300 W GARFIELD BLVD
Owner: ALI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. REC… CESAR HERMOSILLO
2026-06-17 Electrical $24,820 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 Violation 1146 N CHRISTIANA AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 1015 E MARQUETTE RD MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 432 E 75TH ST REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-17 Electrical $124,952 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 Battery Storage $1,000 10212 S BEVERLY AVE
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ROBERT MILCHLING
2026-06-17 Violation 432 E 75TH ST MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-06-17 Roofing $22,981 12207 S THROOP ST
Owner: TER··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 895 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCA… ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST, LLC
2026-06-17 Violation 5136 S KIMBARK AVE REPAIR BALCONY OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 8235 S DREXEL AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 432 E 75TH ST INT WALL/CEILING CHIP PLASTER OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 8235 S DREXEL AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 300 W GARFIELD BLVD REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 5136 S KIMBARK AVE MAINTAIN PROJECTIONS OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 6156 S ALBANY AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 237 S JEFFERSON ST ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 300 W GARFIELD BLVD FIRE EXTNGSHR RECHARGE & TAG OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 6155 S ALBANY AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 6147 S LOOMIS BLVD ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-17 Fence $5,500 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 Violation 5121 S KENWOOD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-17 Violation 941 W AGATITE AVE DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE OPEN
2026-06-17 General Construction 1612 N MOBILE AVE
Owner: MCD··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101073799: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … CDO GROUP INC
2026-06-17 Fence $1,539 7354 S FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: WIC··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 4'-0… ERGEON INC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 18 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 96 permits/30d Active 459 (282) Solar $13,883 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 106 (48) Landscaping & Exterior $31,014 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 88 (67) HVAC $7,657 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 79 (44) 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 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 7 permits/30d Active 68 (19) Electrical $88,180 Verifying…
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (21) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 8 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 5 permits/30d Active 57 (30) 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 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 52 (34) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 🔒 Reveal
18. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 50 (35) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
19. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
20. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 48 (24) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. ROBERT MILCHLING 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 47 (43) Electrical $2,811 Verifying…
23. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 47 (28) Signage $3,860 🔒 Reveal
24. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) 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 13571+ 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.

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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 13,058 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 1,561 new building permits alongside 10,983 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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5704 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL NEM*** Absentee owner 4 properties County assessor
6018 S MOBILE AVE CHICAGO IL GUA*** 2 properties County assessor
8153 S KENNETH AVE CHICAGO IL SER*** 4 properties County assessor
5720 S PARKSIDE AVE CHICAGO IL PAU*** 2 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 13571 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.

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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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