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Chicago building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 8,431
Total permit value (90d) $2,705,214,835
Active contractors 2,148
Newest permit 2026-07-31

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Chicago building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,570 building permits in Chicago over the last 30 days — down 5.9% from the prior 30 days, with $1,243,452,777 in declared project value across the 2,341 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 8,431 permits worth $2,705,214,835.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES — 383 permits
  2. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC — 290 permits
  3. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED — 124 permits
  4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC — 122 permits
  5. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH — 105 permits
  6. ROBERT LESNICKI — 90 permits
  7. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC — 89 permits
  8. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. — 85 permits
  9. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD — 79 permits
  10. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC — 74 permits
Biggest project this month
$190,000,000 · PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · 931 N HALSTED ST · ONNI CONTRACTING (CHICAGO) INC
17,588
Indexed Permits
2,148
Active Contractors
11,161
Code Violations
432,261
Property Owners
3,099
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2026-08-02
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Chicago had 1570 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 510 electrical, 295 general construction and 154 roofing. The average project value is $121,539.

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DNR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-07-31
📍 8738 S EUCLID AVE
Electrical
CENTRAL BUILDING & PRESERVATION…
2026-07-31
📍 4343 N CLARENDON AVE
General Construction
GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GA…
2026-07-31
📍 4113 N TROY ST
Roofing

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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 8738 S EUCLID AVE
Owner: LEW··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 General Construction — 4343 N CLARENDON AVE
Owner: 434··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 6, MAX. LENGTH: 240 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 250 FT. LOCAT… CENTRAL BUILDING & PRESERVATION…
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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 1615 N NEWCASTLE AVE
Owner: MAG··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 Roofing $27,388 4113 N TROY ST
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 748 N LATROBE AVE
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 Roofing $60,000 4518 W HADDON AVE
Owner: OSO··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 5621 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… MAKE IT HAPPEN CONSTRUCTION CO
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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 1142 E 82ND PL
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 Electrical $35,600 444 W LAKE ST
Owner: POI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-07-31 Electrical $88,200 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT
Owner: AME··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… PCS POWER & COMMUNICATIONS SOL
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2026-07-31 Electrical — 955 W CERMAK RD
Owner: SER··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 7/31/2026. END D… TERRANCE ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGY
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2026-07-31 General Construction — 5643 S NATCHEZ AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101004575 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… AMERICAN FALCON CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 4143 N MOODY AVE
Owner: REY··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 7710 S YATES BLVD
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 Electrical $10,500 8140 S CLYDE AVE
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-31 General Construction — 6348 S CARPENTER ST
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO.101067671 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… LOPEZ GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
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2026-07-30 Pool/Spa $3,186 1452 S STATE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-07-30 Electrical $5,000 11145 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: SAM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CONSERVE ELECTRIC,INC
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2026-07-30 Roofing $17,513 11712 S JUSTINE ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1120 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST, LLC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $1,000 3400 N HALSTED ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HAUGER ELECTRIC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $24,780 718 W IRVING PARK RD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CONTINENTAL STYLE TUCKPOINTING & CONTRACTING, INC.
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2026-07-30 Electrical — 1 E WACKER DR
Owner: AMT··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101081155: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… G S ELECTRIC
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2026-07-30 Roofing $10,500 420 E OHIO ST
Owner: DEL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … HOLTON BROTHER'S INC.
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2026-07-30 Roofing $24,111 1158 W FARWELL AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 900 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATIO… PREMIER CONTRACTORS INC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $20,000 3228 W PIERCE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 350 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … JAGRA CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 General Construction $12,500 9927 S SANGAMON ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … LOLO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-07-30 General Construction $16,314 2843 N WOLCOTT AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-07-30 Fence $11,822 1614 S PULASKI RD PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 1… ERGEON INC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $12,450 2729 W LELAND AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4, … AAA-MASONRY AND TUCKPOINTING
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2026-07-30 General Construction $25,943 2158 N KILPATRICK AVE ADA MODIFICATIONS: CONSTRUCT A WOODEN DECK AND HANDRAILS AT THE REAR OF THE BUIL… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC.
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2026-07-30 Electrical $5,000 5900 W ROOSEVELT RD
Owner: MOH··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-07-30 HVAC/Mech $15,000 1253 W 110TH ST
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER COOLING EQUIPMENT(BOSCH BOVB-… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 Plumbing $5,000 1253 W 110TH ST
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 Electrical — —
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/1/2026. END DA… ×3 HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
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2026-07-30 General Construction — 1020 N WOOD ST FOR PERMIT 101079859: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… TEXA ENGINEERING
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2026-07-30 Plumbing $5,000 6206 S BISHOP ST
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 Fence $20,960 5531 N LOTUS AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 222'… A & M FENCE CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 General Construction $4,000 7228 N OCTAVIA AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … NOLAN ELECTRIC CONSTR. CO. INC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $37,929 5815 S KIMBARK AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-07-30 General Construction $3,000 1704 W CATALPA AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, M… BRUNO CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-30 HVAC/Mech $18,000 6206 S BISHOP ST
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER COOLING EQUIPMENT(MITSUBISHI … ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 Fence $6,984 6610 S KOLIN AVE
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 74'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $2,500 9753 S MARYLAND AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-07-30 Structural $56,355 3926 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: OST··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … EDMAR CORPORATION
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2026-07-30 General Construction $10,900 2821 W GREGORY ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 7, MA… ILLINOIS HOME IMPROV CORP.
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2026-07-30 Fence $3,400 5411 N ARTESIAN AVE
Owner: CHE··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 36'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-07-30 General Construction — 5700 S CICERO AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/1/2026. END DA… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
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2026-07-30 General Construction $10,228 1515 N LOREL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-07-30 Fence $4,352 913 S OAKLEY BLVD PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 82'-0' ' … ERGEON INC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 23 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 158 permits/30d Active 740 (447) Solar $13,863 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 149 (68) Landscaping & Exterior $28,194 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 128 (82) Landscaping & Exterior $8,728 🔒 Reveal
4. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 106 (67) Electrical $5,909 🔒 Reveal
5. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 9 permits/30d Active 97 (32) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
6. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 93 (56) Solar $22,085 🔒 Reveal
7. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 57 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 92 (42) Windows & Doors $380,429 🔒 Reveal
8. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 26 Active 90 (45) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
9. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 22 7 permits/30d Active 85 (27) Electrical $45,256 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 80 (45) Roofing $35,281 🔒 Reveal
11. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO 📞 ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 76 (19) Electrical $78,936 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 73 (29) Electrical $18,291 🔒 Reveal
13. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 71 (38) Electrical $369,048 🔒 Reveal
14. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 71 (30) Electrical $280,045 🔒 Reveal
15. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 21 6 permits/30d Active 70 (23) Electrical $66,455 🔒 Reveal
16. A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 13 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 68 (39) Electrical $11,738 🔒 Reveal
17. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 27 4 permits/30d Active 68 (26) Electrical $42,109 🔒 Reveal
18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 6 8 permits/30d Active 64 (30) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 6 permits/30d Active 64 (30) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
20. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 7 4 permits/30d Active 63 (23) Electrical $124,254 🔒 Reveal
21. ROBERT MILCHLING 6 permits/30d Active 61 (50) Electrical $2,396 Verifying…
22. ION DEVELOPER LLC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 61 (30) Solar $4,160 🔒 Reveal
23. FIRST AD SIGNS INC 📞 Active 58 (15) Signage $3,152 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN 📞 ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 57 (20) Electrical $6,634 🔒 Reveal
25. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 1 permits/30d 56 (9) Electrical $40,412 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
11,203 63.7%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
3,087 17.6%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,148 6.5%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
877 5.0%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
605 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
389 2.2%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
279 1.6%
Construction Activity in Chicago

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.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 17588+ 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.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH and CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.. PermitGrab tracks 2,148 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-07-31. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. 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.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,570 new building permits alongside 11,161 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.

Three plays that win in Chicago

Lists are for mailing. Phones are for closing.

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The same-day call

Filter Chicago to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Chicago — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

11,161 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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How to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chicago building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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Roofing is one of the highest-intent permit trades in Chicago: 121 roofing permits filed in the last 30 days and 395 over the last 90, in a ...

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
122 E 140TH CT CHICAGO IL JER*** — County assessor
10533 S AVENUE O CHICAGO IL LUI*** — County assessor
10509 S AVENUE N CHICAGO IL NAV*** — County assessor
10535 S AVENUE N CHICAGO IL JUA*** — County assessor
10512 S AVENUE M CHICAGO IL MOI*** Absentee owner County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 17588 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.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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