13,359 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,898 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 4554 S DREXEL BLVD | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2222 W 23RD PL | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2126 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7616 S PHILLIPS AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2126 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7114 S CORNELL AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 3906 W ROOSEVELT RD | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 108 E SUPERIOR ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 108 E SUPERIOR ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7400 S WABASH AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 3906 W ROOSEVELT RD | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 1147 E 72ND ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7623 S EBERHART AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 5922 W 59TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2126 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 5922 W 59TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 708 W 116TH PL | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 4554 S DREXEL BLVD | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7616 S PHILLIPS AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7363 S SOUTH SHORE DR | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 108 E SUPERIOR ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 108 E SUPERIOR ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 1952 N BISSELL ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 6720 S JEFFERY BLVD | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 6601 S WESTERN AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 3710 N PINE GROVE AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 108 E SUPERIOR ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Demolition | $15,000 | 944 E 84TH ST |
SIMPLEE REMOVAL & TRUCKING INC
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| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $16,778 | 4725 S KARLOV AVE | SLOG GROUP LLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7114 S CORNELL AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7114 S CORNELL AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8001 S EBERHART AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 108 E SUPERIOR ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 3811 N ASHLAND AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7363 S SOUTH SHORE DR | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7400 S WABASH AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 6601 S WESTERN AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 3333 N MARSHFIELD AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8001 S EBERHART AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 3710 N PINE GROVE AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 5805 N HARLEM AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2609 E 80TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8001 S EBERHART AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $34,818 | 2801 S KEELER AVE | THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 4517 N MASON AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2772 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 1147 E 72ND ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2126 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 708 W 116TH PL | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | — | 3024 W FIFTH AVE | — | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 5805 N HARLEM AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Fence | $3,500 | 7254 S TALMAN AVE | ECO-LIFE DESIGNING, LLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 5805 N HARLEM AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8617 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 6350 S MARSHFIELD AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7363 S SOUTH SHORE DR | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2126 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $15,000 | 4043 N SAWYER AVE | MASON R US LLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $526,700 | 5000 N CUMBERLAND AVE | MASTER BRICK RESTORATION INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | — | 3935 N MELVINA AVE |
CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $14,500 | 2731 W THOMAS ST | EDMAR CORPORATION | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $1,440 | 1822 N DRAKE AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $35,787 | 2529 W PERSHING RD |
CORTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 1147 E 72ND ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 4507 W LAWRENCE AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $10,000 | 320 S CANAL ST |
NEXTGEN ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS…
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2609 E 80TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | — | 222 N LA SALLE ST | GIBSON ELECTRIC CO., INC. | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $76,600 | 1901 N DAYTON ST | AB EDWARD ENTERPRISES INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $1,500 | 8229 S HARPER AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $1,000 | 800 W WAVELAND AVE | HAUGER ELECTRIC | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $10,000 | 10000 W OHARE ST | HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2222 W 23RD PL | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $3,000 | 1062 W TAYLOR ST | AMBIENT ELECTRICAL SERV INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 6720 S JEFFERY BLVD | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7616 S PHILLIPS AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | — | 1255 S STATE ST | THE W. J. MC GUIRE COMPANY | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $16,700 | 3818 N TROY ST | ROGAN'S CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Demolition | $250,000 | 736 W ADDISON ST |
BREAK THRU ENTERPRISES INC
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 1147 E 72ND ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $18,531 | 7650 S CRANDON AVE | EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 2126 E 75TH ST | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $1,000 | 1721 W STEUBEN ST | PREMIER ELECTRIC SERVICES CORP | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $30,000 | 3737 N ASHLAND AVE |
DBR HOME BUILDERS LLC
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $15,764 | 4649 S MOZART ST | EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $35,800 | 1901 N DAYTON ST | AB EDWARD ENTERPRISES INC | |
| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $15,338 | 4939 S LA CROSSE AVE | EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $15,000 | 2502 N CLARK ST |
CITYWIDE BUILDING RESTORATIONS LLC
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| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $19,990 | 2000 N CLYBOURN AVE |
D & K SHEET METAL INC
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| 2026-06-16 | Roofing | $32,597 | 9644 S EXCHANGE AVE |
DMG HOME SERVICES LLC
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $1,400 | 8657 S COMMERCIAL AVE | WOOD DALE ELECTRICAL CONST. | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $6,065 | 5658 S MASON AVE | A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-06-16 | Fence | $7,864 | 3512 W 84TH PL |
ERGEON INC
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 708 W 116TH PL | OPEN | |
| 2026-06-16 | General Construction | $6,453 | 8501 S KENNETH AVE |
SAFE ELECTRICAL SERVICES,INC.
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| 2026-06-16 | Violation | — | 7114 S CORNELL AVE | OPEN |
Contractors who pulled their first permit ever in Chicago within the last 7 days. Highest-intent leads — they're ramping up.
| Contractor | Permits (90d) | Contact |
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| 1. MACADIA ELECTRIC INC NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 2. HANDY SOLUTIONS LLC NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 3. TANS QUALITY ROOFING, INC NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 4. GT MECHANICAL PROJECTS & DESIGN INC NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 5. INDUSTRIA, INCORPORATED NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 6. MITSUBISHI ELEVATOR COMPANY NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 7. WARDELL & KEITH PROPERTIES LLC NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 8. 1642 N. BESLY COURT INC. NEW | 1 (1) | Verifying… |
| 9. JL CONTRACTOR SERVICES LTD NEW | 1 (1) | 🔒 Reveal |
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New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.
Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13359+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.
Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.
HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.
Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.
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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.
The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include MACADIA ELECTRIC INC, HANDY SOLUTIONS LLC, TANS QUALITY ROOFING, INC, GT MECHANICAL PROJECTS & DESIGN INC and INDUSTRIA, INCORPORATED. PermitGrab tracks 12,981 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.
Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.
In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,749 new building permits alongside 10,898 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.
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10,898 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.
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| Property Address | Owner | Owner Intel | Source |
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| 401 N WABASH AVE 1846 | RIC*** | Absentee owner | County assessor |
| 401 N WABASH AVE 68-G | PET*** | 2 properties | County assessor |
| 161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B | F M*** | — | County assessor |
| 777 N MICHIGAN AVE 600 | JUN*** | — | County assessor |
| 401 N WABASH AVE 1429 | 401*** | 206 properties | County assessor |
PermitGrab currently tracks 13359 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.
PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.
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