Chicago Electrical Market Overview
Chicago's electrical permit activity is currently slowing, with 698 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 1020 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 917.2 electrical permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active electrical contractors in Chicago include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC, ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH.
Recent Electrical Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 4143 N MOODY AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM... | $10,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 8738 S EUCLID AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM... | $10,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 8132 S YALE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AM... | $945 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 748 N LATROBE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM... | $10,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT | LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER E... | $88,200 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 8036 S ADA ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AM... | $1,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 8140 S CLYDE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM... | $10,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 955 W CERMAK RD | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 1142 E 82ND PL | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM | $10,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 444 W LAKE ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI | $35,600 | ACTIVE |
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How many Electrical permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 500 electrical permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of Electrical work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for electrical permits including wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, and generator hookups. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find Electrical leads in Chicago?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all electrical permits filed in Chicago, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help electrical contractors find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are Electrical permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from Chicago's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.