Chicago General Construction Market Overview
Chicago's general construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 636 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 933 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 825.8 general construction permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active general construction contractors in Chicago include ROBERT LESNICKI, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP., FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED.
Recent General Construction Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | 1752 W NEWPORT AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PL... | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-06-17 | 2154 W DIVISION ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-17 | 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE | SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 8280 SQ. FT. ROOF C... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-17 | 10001 S MAY ST | REMOVAL OF EXISTING WHEELCHAIR LIFT. | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-06-17 | 10001 S MAY ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PL... | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-06-17 | 125 S WACKER DR | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-17 | 1725 W HARRISON ST | WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS ON EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATORS #... | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-06-17 | 70 W MADISON ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-16 | 1045 W CORNELIA AVE | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-16 | 151 N FRANKLIN ST | SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTI | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
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How many General Construction permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 500 general construction permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of General Construction work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for general construction permits including additions, remodels, renovations, and tenant improvements. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find General Construction leads in Chicago?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all general construction permits filed in Chicago, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help general contractors find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are General Construction permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from Chicago's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.