Chicago Demolition Market Overview
Chicago's demolition permit activity is currently slowing, with 39 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 95 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 124.2 demolition permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active demolition contractors in Chicago include ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC, MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC, VIEWPOINT SERVICES INC DBA BROPHY EXCAVATION.
Recent Demolition Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Reported Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 353 N CLARK ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXIST... | $360,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-01 | 353 N CLARK ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXIST... | $305,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-28 | 110 N CARPENTER ST | SELF-CERT CBRC 2019: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTI... | $1.6M | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-27 | 4010 N SHERIDAN RD | WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESI... | $245,000 | Filed |
| 2026-08-26 | 800 W FULTON MARKET | SC 2019 CBRC: THE SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED FOR STE 8... | $293,500 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-26 | 3033 N SHERIDAN RD | SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 12200 SQ. FT. INCLU... | $447,829 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-26 | 201 E RANDOLPH ST | TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: NEW INSTALLATION. STAGE/PLATF... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-19 | 10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION AND EXPAN | $3.6M | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-19 | 4545 S LAKE PARK AVE | SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2014 SQ. FT. ROOF C | $16,605 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-18 | 5531 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR | TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: NEW INSTALLATION. STAGE/PLATF | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
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How many Demolition permits were filed in Chicago in the last 30 days?
Chicago has 39 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 2026-09-01. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.