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Demolition Permits in Chicago, IL

Browse demolition permits including building teardown, abatement, and site clearing permit records available from Chicago, IL. Demolition contractors can use the source date, project scope, and available record details to research published project activity. A permit is a project signal, not a request for bids. The newest displayed source record is dated 2026-10-30.

31
Last 30 Days
1
Last 7 Days
$115,312
Avg. listed value
2026-10-30
Newest source record

Chicago Demolition Market Overview

Chicago's demolition permit activity is currently slowing, with 31 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 94 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 132.7 demolition permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. Contractors recorded on matching Chicago permits include ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC, MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC, BUILDER LUXURY INC. These projects may include several trades. Check each company’s services and availability directly.

Recent Demolition Permits in Chicago

Date Address Description Reported Value Status
2026-10-30 835 W LAKESIDE PL SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1100 SQ. FT. INCLUD... $30,000 ACTIVE
2026-10-27 1132 N MONTICELLO AVE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF ONLY THE GARAGE $4,400 ACTIVE
2026-10-26 117 N JEFFERSON ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION AND RENOVA... $800,000 ACTIVE
2026-10-23 2247 W CERMAK RD WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE, NO REPLACE... $2,000 ACTIVE
2026-10-23 2759 S KOMENSKY AVE REMOVAL OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT,... Not listed on permit Filed
2026-10-23 8408 S INGLESIDE AVE REMOVAL OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL WHEELCH... Not listed on permit Filed
2026-10-21 6111 N SPRINGFIELD AVE WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE, NO REPLACE... $3,000 ACTIVE
2026-10-21 150 S WACKER DR SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF AN EXI $59,000 ACTIVE
2026-10-21 5466 N MILWAUKEE AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LO $24,000 ACTIVE
2026-10-21 2223 N KEYSTONE AVE REMOVE 13' X 22' GARAGE ADDITION BUILT WITHOUT A P $100 ACTIVE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Demolition permits were filed in Chicago in the last 30 days?
Chicago has 31 demolition permits dated in the last 30 days in the source records currently available on PermitGrab.
What types of Demolition work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for demolition permits including building teardown, abatement, and site clearing. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can a Demolition business research project activity in Chicago?
Use PermitGrab to review matching demolition 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 Demolition permits updated on PermitGrab?
The newest displayed source record is dated 2026-10-30. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.

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