Chicago Electrical Market Overview
Chicago's electrical permit activity is currently slowing, with 667 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 1055 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 974.3 electrical permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active electrical contractors in Chicago include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC, ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH.
Recent Electrical Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Reported Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | 6550 S UNION AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 1357 W GLENLAKE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AM... | $5,100 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 6315 N SAYRE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 111 S WACKER DR | LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL... | $10,258 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 3916 N KEELER AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM... | $5,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 4954 N MONTICELLO AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $1,865 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 7348 S MAPLEWOOD AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AM... | $1,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 5910 N MANTON AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AM | $5,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 5601 N SHERIDAN RD | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI | $1,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 11811 S MAPLEWOOD AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AM | $4,500 | ACTIVE |
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How many Electrical permits were filed in Chicago in the last 30 days?
Chicago has 667 electrical permits dated in the last 30 days in the source records currently available on PermitGrab.
What types of Electrical work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for electrical permits including wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, and generator hookups. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
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How quickly are Electrical permits updated on PermitGrab?
The newest displayed source record is dated 2026-09-18. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.