Chicago Demolition Market Overview
Chicago's demolition permit activity is currently slowing, with 31 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 81 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 107.7 demolition permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active demolition contractors in Chicago include ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC, VIEWPOINT SERVICES INC DBA BROPHY EXCAVATION, MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC.
Recent Demolition Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | 10001 S MAY ST | REMOVAL OF EXISTING WHEELCHAIR LIFT. | $750 | Filed |
| 2026-06-16 | 944 E 84TH ST | EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVAL OF DETACHED MASONRY GA... | $15,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-16 | 736 W ADDISON ST | WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MIXED USED BUIL... | $250,000 | Filed |
| 2026-06-15 | 2039 W 18TH PL | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITI... | $25,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-15 | 11414 S PERRY AVE | RLE. WRECK AND REMOVE A METAL SILO #2 IN THE REAR... | $131,800 | Filed |
| 2026-06-15 | 11414 S PERRY AVE | RLE. WRECK AND REMOVE A METAL SILO #1 IN THE REAR... | $131,800 | Filed |
| 2026-06-15 | 222 N LA SALLE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON-LO... | $195,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-13 | 6235 N NEWCASTLE AVE | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITI | $8,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-12 | 225 W WACKER DR | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO INCLUD | $45,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-12 | 65 E HURON ST | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITI | $10,000 | ACTIVE |
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How many Demolition permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 31 demolition permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of Demolition work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for demolition permits including building teardown, abatement, and site clearing. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find Demolition leads in Chicago?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all demolition permits filed in Chicago, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help demolition contractors find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are Demolition permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from Chicago's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.