Chicago New Construction Market Overview
Chicago's new construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 82 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 125 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 163.8 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 C3 PRESENTS LLC, SLS ELECTRICAL SERVICE, PARTYTIME-HDO OPERATIONS LLC.
Recent New Construction Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 337 E RANDOLPH ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/29/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/24... | $23,200 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-29 | 1613 S SACRAMENTO DR | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/30/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 8/13... | $5,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-29 | 3637 N CLARK ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/30/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 8/7/... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-29 | 2045 N LINCOLN AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/30/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 8/12... | $2,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-29 | 337 E RANDOLPH ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/29/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/24... | $23,200 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-29 | 337 E RANDOLPH ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/29/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/24... | $23,200 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-29 | 333 E HURON ST | DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BELOW GRADE FUNDATIONS. ... | $17.5M | Filed |
| 2026-07-27 | 337 E RANDOLPH ST | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/28/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/28 | $15,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-27 | 6001 S STONY ISLAND AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/27/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/27 | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-24 | 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/28/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 8/31 | $120,000 | ACTIVE |
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How many New Construction permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 81 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.