Chicago General Construction Market Overview
Chicago's general construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 616 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 970 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 1046.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 5643 S NATCHEZ AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101004575 MUST BEGIN WORK AND ... | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-07-31 | 6348 S CARPENTER ST | REINSTATE PERMIT NO.101067671 MUST BEGIN WORK AND ... | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-07-31 | 4343 N CLARENDON AVE | TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 6, MAX. LENGTH: 240 F... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 4359 S HALSTED ST | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100868820 MUST BEGIN WORK AND ... | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-07-31 | 955 W CERMAK RD | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 444 W LAKE ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $35,600 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 8731 S THROOP ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $7,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-31 | 4355 S HALSTED ST | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100868807 MUST BEGIN WORK AND | Not listed on permit | Filed |
| 2026-07-30 | 9927 S SANGAMON ST | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT | $12,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-30 | 1253 W 110TH ST | REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER | $15,000 | 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.