Chicago General Construction Market Overview
Chicago's general construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 581 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 910 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 1034.0 general construction permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active general construction contractors in Chicago include ROBERT LESNICKI, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP..
Recent General Construction Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Reported Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2019 W CHASE AVE | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 9 PLUMBING FIXTUR... | $9,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 6315 N SAYRE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 4954 N MONTICELLO AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $1,865 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 5601 N SHERIDAN RD | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $1,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-18 | 515 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT... | $23,150 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-17 | 7740 S KINGSTON AVE | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT... | $9,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-17 | 7242 S HAMLIN AVE | CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 90SQ. FT., E... | $38,097 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-17 | 6001 N NORTHWEST HWY | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT | $256,120 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-17 | 516 N CLARK ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI | $10,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-17 | 211 W WACKER DR | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT | $686,850 | ACTIVE |
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How many General Construction permits were filed in Chicago in the last 30 days?
Chicago has 581 general construction permits dated in the last 30 days in the source records currently available on PermitGrab.
What types of General Construction work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for general construction permits including additions, remodels, renovations, and tenant improvements. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can a General Construction business research project activity in Chicago?
Use PermitGrab to review matching general construction permit records from Chicago’s public source. Use the displayed source date, project scope, and available record fields to research published project activity; a permit is not a request for bids.
How quickly are General Construction 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.