Chicago Painting Market Overview
Chicago's painting permit activity is currently slowing, with 0 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 7 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 3.5 painting permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active painting contractors in Chicago include FIRST AD SIGNS INC, J & Y ELECTR. CONTRACTOR & SER, KDN SIGNS INC.
Recent Painting Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | 676 N LA SALLE DR | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT... | $21,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-05-05 | 10000 W OHARE ST | REVISIONS TO PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED (#101061323 AND ... | $73,455 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-04-27 | 6200 N WESTERN AVE | INSTALLATION OF SIGN A (1) 23'11"L X 4'2"HT X 0' 5... | $4,500 | Filed |
| 2026-04-27 | 5353 N LINCOLN AVE | INSTALLATION OF SIGN B (1)12'4"L X 1'7"HT X 0'5"TH... | $3,000 | Filed |
| 2026-04-27 | 5353 N LINCOLN AVE | INSTALLATION OF SIGN C (1) 11'7"L X 1'7"HT X 0'5"T... | $3,000 | Filed |
| 2026-04-23 | 5012 N SHERIDAN RD | INSTALLATION OF (1) 8'0"L X 4'2"HT X 0' 5"THK FRON... | $2,635 | Filed |
| 2026-04-21 | 7010 N CLARK ST | PAINTED MURAL WITH BUSINESS LOGO AND IDENTIFIER | $3,500 | Filed |
| 2026-04-17 | 45 W 103RD ST | SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 3500 SQ. FT. ROOF C | $9,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-04-08 | 3058 N CLYBOURN AVE | INSTALLATION OF (1) 11'2"L X 2'6"HT X 0' 5"THK INT | $6,034 | Filed |
| 2026-03-19 | 1101 S CANAL ST | INTERIOR REMODEL TO INCLUDE: NEW SALES FIXTURES / | $150,000 | ACTIVE |
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How many Painting permits are filed in Chicago per month?
Chicago averages approximately 30 painting permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of Painting work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for painting permits including interior and exterior painting, coating, and finish work. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find Painting leads in Chicago?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all painting permits filed in Chicago, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help painting contractors find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are Painting permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from Chicago's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.