Chicago New Construction Market Overview
Chicago's new construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 67 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 125 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 135.8 new construction permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active new construction contractors in Chicago include SLS ELECTRICAL SERVICE, C3 PRESENTS LLC, BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO.
Recent New Construction Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 333 W 35TH ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/16/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/10... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-15 | 7341 N CLAREMONT AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/16/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/9/... | $9,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-14 | 6050 N KIRKWOOD AVE | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF PRIMAR... | $30,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-14 | 2750 N LAKEVIEW AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/15/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/3/... | $4,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-13 | 1901 W MADISON ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/15/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/1/... | $35,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-13 | 6401 S RICHARDS DR | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/15/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/6/... | $15,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-12 | 1901 W MADISON ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/15/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/1/... | $15,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-11 | 434 N HARDING AVE | FOR PERMIT 101078094: ADDITIONAL MASON CONTRACTOR. | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-06-10 | 6401 S RICHARDS DR | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/17/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 6/27 | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-06-10 | 2211 N OAK PARK AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 08/11/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 6/24 | $19,200 | ACTIVE |
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How many New Construction permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 63 new construction permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of New Construction work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for new construction permits including new residential and commercial buildings. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find New Construction leads in Chicago?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all new construction permits filed in Chicago, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help builders and developers find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are New Construction permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from Chicago's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.