Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,077 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,758 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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10,758
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273,782
Property Owners
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Updated recently · 2026-06-14
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DOYLE SIGNS INC
2026-03-23
📍 6435 N SHERIDAN RD
Signage
TAURUS HOME REMODELING, LLC
2026-03-23
📍 5221 S MICHIGAN AVE
General Construction
JCZE ELECTRIC,INC.
2026-03-23
📍 3522 W MONROE ST
General Construction

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2026-03-23 Signage $2,730 6435 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
INSTALL ONE (1) 3'6" BY 8'6" ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN TO READ "IKEA" ON EAST ELEVAT… DOYLE SIGNS INC
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2026-03-23 Violation 4520 N SHERIDAN RD ROACHES OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $50,000 222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: CHE··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
2026-03-23 Violation 534 N AVERS AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 2046 W THOMAS ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 6140 S DREXEL AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction 5221 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101075058: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … TAURUS HOME REMODELING, LLC
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2026-03-23 Violation 5870 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 2046 W THOMAS ST PARAPET & COPING OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $190,000 3522 W MONROE ST
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODELING EXISTING S.F.R. TWO FLOOR W/ BASMENT BRRICK BUILING AND REPL… JCZE ELECTRIC,INC.
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2026-03-23 Violation 356 E 87TH ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 4145 N RAVENSWOOD AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 4832 N SPAULDING AVE DEFECTIVE FIXTURES OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 8846 S YALE AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 4832 N SPAULDING AVE NO PERMIT WIRING OPEN
2026-03-23 Fire Protection 345 N MORGAN ST
Owner: STE··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107771… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-03-23 Demolition $1,900,000 525 W MONROE ST
Owner: TIS··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 6TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. W… KELSO-BURNETT CO.
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2026-03-23 Violation 3124 N CENTRAL AVE REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 2600 E 76TH ST REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $15,000 2943 W LYNDALE ST
Owner: HUN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CURRENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
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2026-03-23 Demolition $11,000 3721 W SUNNYSIDE AVE
Owner: LUZ··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE VIEWPOINT SERVICES INC DBA BROPHY EXCAVATION
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2026-03-23 Violation 5870 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 5448 N BROADWAY MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 70 W HURON ST REMOVE OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 534 N AVERS AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-03-23 Solar $30,195 3236 W 83RD PL
Owner: GOM··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-23 Signage $6,985 644 W DIVERSEY PKWY
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
STOREFRONT HALO/BACK-LIT CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGNAGE. ALL SIGNS SKOKIE INC
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2026-03-23 General Construction 190 N STATE ST
Owner: WLS··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 4, MAX. LENGTH: 360 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 155 FT. LOCAT… BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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2026-03-23 Plumbing 5938 S LA SALLE ST
Owner: CAT··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… G L FIELDS PLUMBING LLC
2026-03-23 Violation 3649 N WESTERN AVE ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION COMPLIED
2026-03-23 General Construction $7,700 3359 N SEMINARY AVE
Owner: CEN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 25 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… BERT TUCKPOINTING & RESTORATIO
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2026-03-23 Violation 5658 S HERMITAGE AVE BLANK-TEXT MUST CITE CODE SECT OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction 1400 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 40 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 300 FT. LOCATI… BEST QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-03-23 Fire Protection 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: TIT··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:B2004452… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-03-23 Violation 8846 S YALE AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 2208 N KNOX AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-23 Fire Protection 3619 S HOYNE AVE
Owner: SMA··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101070097. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC
2026-03-23 Violation 5870 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Fire Protection 141 W JACKSON BLVD
Owner: R2 ··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107815… ORR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
2026-03-23 Violation 70 W HURON ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR, RESET OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 8446 S MAY ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-23 Fire Protection 303 E WACKER DR
Owner: 601··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:B2004615… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-03-23 Violation 2856 W 87TH ST SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS OPEN
2026-03-23 Signage $12,000 1371 W RANDOLPH ST INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ABOVE STOREFRONT ON NORTH… ADNAN DAVID ELECTRIC
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2026-03-23 Violation 5251 W QUINCY ST MAINT PLATFORM LIFT OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 7300 S BLACKSTONE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $33,000 13 N MAYFIELD AVE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 3-STORY REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCATION… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-03-23 Violation 356 E 87TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction 12049 S JUSTINE ST
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ILLINOIS POWER AND LIGHT INC.
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2026-03-23 Signage $2,000 2424 N CLARK ST FRIST FINANCIAL BANK: AWNING (N CLARK ST ELEVATION) - 2'-0" H X 10'-7" W (21 SQ … OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-23 Violation 3510 S RHODES AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $7,500 1720 E 84TH PL
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-03-23 HVAC/Mech $87,000 4819 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: NAT··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 1-STORY RETAIL BUILDING FO… GENE A. MEYERS
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2026-03-23 Violation 5658 S HERMITAGE AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $7,500 1725 W 99TH ST
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-03-23 General Construction 1560 N SANDBURG TER
Owner: 301··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT B200013255: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIS… LIGHT IT UP ELECTRICAL CORP,
2026-03-23 General Construction $9,500 3256 S RACINE AVE
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FR… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-03-23 Solar $24,153 3823 N CENTRAL PARK AVE
Owner: MER··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-23 General Construction $9,000 3916 W WASHINGTON BLVD
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 156 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … KADRA MASONRY CORP.
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2026-03-23 Signage $4,000 2424 N CLARK ST FRIST FINANCIAL BANK: AWNING (N CLARK ST ELEVATION) - 2'-0" H X 19'-9" W (40 SQ … OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-23 Violation 70 W HURON ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 926 W SUNNYSIDE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 8846 S YALE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 534 N AVERS AVE REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $2,500 1725 W 99TH ST
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-03-23 General Construction 3455 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: STR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT B200447871: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… CATALYST GC AND DEVELOPMENT, INC.
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2026-03-23 Roofing $36,000 5824 N ORIOLE AVE
Owner: GON··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
2026-03-23 Violation 8446 S MAY ST WORKING ON STOP WORK ORDER OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 803 E 120TH ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 6044 N WINTHROP AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Fire Protection $1,450,000 110 N WACKER DR
Owner: 110··· 🔒
INTERIOR BUILDOUT ON A VACANT 8,888 SQ. FT. SUITE IN A MULTI TENANT FLOOR WITHIN… CECO, INC.
2026-03-23 General Construction $9,000 3200 N LINCOLN AVE
Owner: KLA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC
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2026-03-23 General Construction 8122 S EXCHANGE AVE
Owner: LOV··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-03-23 Violation 3510 S RHODES AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction 1741 N LATROBE AVE
Owner: CAJ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101005205: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… ELECTRIC CURRENT INC
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2026-03-23 Pool/Spa $1,100,000 719 S STATE ST
Owner: JDB··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC CONVERT 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH FLOOR TO RESIDENTIAL FROM OFFICE. NE… LOS DEVELOPMENT, INC
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2026-03-23 General Construction $2,500 1720 E 84TH PL
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-03-23 Violation 2416 S BELL AVE ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 Solar $37,533 1345 E 90TH ST
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-23 Plumbing 2908 W MORSE AVE
Owner: ABR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101069541: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… BARRACUDA PLUMBING INC.
2026-03-23 General Construction $3,000 1100 E 58TH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 05/24/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/2/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/2/2026.… SOUNDWORKS PRODUCTIONS INC
2026-03-23 General Construction $5,000 3105 W ARGYLE ST
Owner: ARG··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 25… LUPO MASONARY RESTORATION
2026-03-23 Violation 2856 W 87TH ST REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 1309 W BARRY AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction $59,000 5438 W CORTLAND ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ARMAN PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, & MECHANICAL, INC
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2026-03-23 Fire Protection 4443 S WESTERN BLVD
Owner: PIC··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101071904. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… CFP LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS LLC
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2026-03-23 Roofing $58,000 3526 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: ADV··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 8000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF ONE… CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COMPANY LLC
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2026-03-23 Solar $28,058 8534 S BISHOP ST
Owner: MOO··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRISE SOLAR LLC
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2026-03-23 Violation 2002 W ROSCOE ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 70 W HURON ST REMOVE OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 803 E 120TH ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 5870 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Roofing $55,000 5419 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: LET··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC REPLACE EXISTING KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IN PRIVATE COMMERCIAL … AES, INC.
2026-03-23 Violation 5448 N BROADWAY MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 5100 N BROADWAY REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-23 General Construction 1732 E 83RD PL
Owner: THO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… AMEER ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-03-23 Fire Protection 230 W MONROE ST
Owner: MIN··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-03-23 Roofing $15,000 7056 S ELIZABETH ST
Owner: LON··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 2400 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOFTOP.… DWA CONSTRUCTION
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2026-03-23 Violation 2856 W 87TH ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-23 Violation 5870 W LAKE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 16 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 80 permits/30d Active 427 (260) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (49) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 82 (62) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (44) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 6 permits/30d Active 68 (27) Electrical $55,065 🔒 Reveal
7. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 3 permits/30d Active 64 (17) Electrical $93,345 Verifying…
9. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 58 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 56 (30) Electrical $19,811 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (36) HVAC $35,590 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (22) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 50 (26) Electrical $407,767 Verifying…
17. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 47 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (12) Demolition $33,712 🔒 Reveal
20. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 46 (33) Electrical $443,628 🔒 Reveal
21. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
22. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 7 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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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 13077+ 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, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. 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 1,554 new building permits alongside 10,758 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

10,758 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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Chicago Contractor Guides

In-depth resources for contractors working in Chicago

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Chicago Building Permits: Your Guide to Illinois' Most Competitive Construction Market

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How to Pull a Building Permit in Chicago, IL (2026 Guide)

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How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Chicago? (2026 Fee Guide)

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Built for these trades in Chicago

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Turn Chicago permits into leads

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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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13077 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.

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.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

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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