Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,359 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,898 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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10,898
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
4,093
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SIMPLEE REMOVAL & TRUCKING INC
2026-06-16
📍 944 E 84TH ST
Demolition
CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
2026-06-16
📍 3935 N MELVINA AVE
General Construction
CORTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
2026-06-16
📍 2529 W PERSHING RD
Roofing

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2026-06-16 Violation 4554 S DREXEL BLVD REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2222 W 23RD PL REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2126 E 75TH ST INSECTS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7616 S PHILLIPS AVE OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2126 E 75TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7114 S CORNELL AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 3906 W ROOSEVELT RD WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 108 E SUPERIOR ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 108 E SUPERIOR ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7400 S WABASH AVE ROOF DRAINAGE FLOOD ADJCNT LOT OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 3906 W ROOSEVELT RD DWELLING CLEAN AND SANITARY OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 1147 E 72ND ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7623 S EBERHART AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 5922 W 59TH ST OPEN OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2126 E 75TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 5922 W 59TH ST EXPOSE FOR INSPECT APPROVAL OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 708 W 116TH PL STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 4554 S DREXEL BLVD REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7616 S PHILLIPS AVE REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7363 S SOUTH SHORE DR CLASS B DOOR IN STAIRWELL OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 108 E SUPERIOR ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 108 E SUPERIOR ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 1952 N BISSELL ST ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 6720 S JEFFERY BLVD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 6601 S WESTERN AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 3710 N PINE GROVE AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 108 E SUPERIOR ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Demolition $15,000 944 E 84TH ST EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVAL OF DETACHED MASONRY GARAGE. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL… SIMPLEE REMOVAL & TRUCKING INC
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2026-06-16 Roofing $16,778 4725 S KARLOV AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2466 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… SLOG GROUP LLC
2026-06-16 Violation 7114 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7114 S CORNELL AVE CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 8001 S EBERHART AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 108 E SUPERIOR ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 3811 N ASHLAND AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7363 S SOUTH SHORE DR ILLUMINATE PUBLIC STAIR/HALL OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7400 S WABASH AVE REPAIR DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 6601 S WESTERN AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 3333 N MARSHFIELD AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 8001 S EBERHART AVE REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 3710 N PINE GROVE AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 5805 N HARLEM AVE STOP STORING GARBAGE OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2609 E 80TH ST REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 8001 S EBERHART AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-16 Roofing $34,818 2801 S KEELER AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
2026-06-16 Violation 4517 N MASON AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2772 E 75TH ST HOLDOPEN DEVICE, STAIR 3+ FLRS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 1147 E 72ND ST REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2126 E 75TH ST REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 708 W 116TH PL REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction 3024 W FIFTH AVE APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: PARK/RECREATION. …
2026-06-16 Violation 5805 N HARLEM AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-16 Fence $3,500 7254 S TALMAN AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 5'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 15'-… ECO-LIFE DESIGNING, LLC
2026-06-16 Violation 5805 N HARLEM AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 8617 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE NO POSTED ADDRESS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 6350 S MARSHFIELD AVE REPAIR STOOP OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7363 S SOUTH SHORE DR INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 2126 E 75TH ST CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction $15,000 4043 N SAWYER AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … MASON R US LLC
2026-06-16 General Construction $526,700 5000 N CUMBERLAND AVE CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 30SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = NO. LOCATION: TOP … MASTER BRICK RESTORATION INC
2026-06-16 General Construction 3935 N MELVINA AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/18/2026. END D… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2026-06-16 General Construction $14,500 2731 W THOMAS ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 120 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … EDMAR CORPORATION
2026-06-16 General Construction $1,440 1822 N DRAKE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-16 Roofing $35,787 2529 W PERSHING RD SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… CORTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
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2026-06-16 Violation 1147 E 72ND ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 4507 W LAWRENCE AVE REPAIR ROOF STRUCTURE OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction $10,000 320 S CANAL ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … NEXTGEN ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS…
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2026-06-16 Violation 2609 E 80TH ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction 222 N LA SALLE ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 15T… GIBSON ELECTRIC CO., INC.
2026-06-16 Roofing $76,600 1901 N DAYTON ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… AB EDWARD ENTERPRISES INC
2026-06-16 General Construction $1,500 8229 S HARPER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-16 General Construction $1,000 800 W WAVELAND AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HAUGER ELECTRIC
2026-06-16 General Construction $10,000 10000 W OHARE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
2026-06-16 Violation 2222 W 23RD PL ROACHES OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction $3,000 1062 W TAYLOR ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… AMBIENT ELECTRICAL SERV INC
2026-06-16 Violation 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 6720 S JEFFERY BLVD REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-16 Violation 7616 S PHILLIPS AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction 1255 S STATE ST TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 225 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 200 FT. LOCAT… THE W. J. MC GUIRE COMPANY
2026-06-16 Roofing $16,700 3818 N TROY ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1800 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… ROGAN'S CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-06-16 Demolition $250,000 736 W ADDISON ST WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MIXED USED BUILDING BREAK THRU ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-16 Violation 1147 E 72ND ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-16 Roofing $18,531 7650 S CRANDON AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2758 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
2026-06-16 Violation 2126 E 75TH ST REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction $1,000 1721 W STEUBEN ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… PREMIER ELECTRIC SERVICES CORP
2026-06-16 Roofing $30,000 3737 N ASHLAND AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… DBR HOME BUILDERS LLC
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2026-06-16 Violation 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE RAT PROOF METAL FLOOR DRAINS OPEN
2026-06-16 Roofing $15,764 4649 S MOZART ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2125 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
2026-06-16 Roofing $35,800 1901 N DAYTON ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED ROL… AB EDWARD ENTERPRISES INC
2026-06-16 Roofing $15,338 4939 S LA CROSSE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATI… EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
2026-06-16 General Construction $15,000 2502 N CLARK ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CITYWIDE BUILDING RESTORATIONS LLC
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2026-06-16 Roofing $19,990 2000 N CLYBOURN AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(LENNOX LGT06… D & K SHEET METAL INC
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2026-06-16 Roofing $32,597 9644 S EXCHANGE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1633 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… DMG HOME SERVICES LLC
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2026-06-16 Violation 8630 S DORCHESTER AVE MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction $1,400 8657 S COMMERCIAL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… WOOD DALE ELECTRICAL CONST.
2026-06-16 General Construction $6,065 5658 S MASON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-06-16 Fence $7,864 3512 W 84TH PL PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 128'… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-16 Violation 708 W 116TH PL REPAIR DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-06-16 General Construction $6,453 8501 S KENNETH AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SAFE ELECTRICAL SERVICES,INC.
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2026-06-16 Violation 7114 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
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1. MACADIA ELECTRIC INC NEW 1 (1) Electrical $5,000 Verifying…
2. HANDY SOLUTIONS LLC NEW 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
3. TANS QUALITY ROOFING, INC NEW 1 (1) Roofing $4,000 Verifying…
4. GT MECHANICAL PROJECTS & DESIGN INC NEW 1 (1) Electrical $189,000 Verifying…
5. INDUSTRIA, INCORPORATED NEW 1 (1) Roofing $1,459,663 Verifying…
6. MITSUBISHI ELEVATOR COMPANY NEW 1 (1) HVAC $25,000 Verifying…
7. WARDELL & KEITH PROPERTIES LLC NEW 1 (1) - Verifying…
8. 1642 N. BESLY COURT INC. NEW 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
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Permit Types in Chicago
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 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.

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.

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Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

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.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

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.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

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.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

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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Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
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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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