Chicago General Construction Market Overview
Chicago's general construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 547 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 860 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 1025.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | 321 E ERIE ST | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. ... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-06 | 222 E HURON ST | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. ... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-06 | 410 E HURON ST | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. ... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-06 | 275 E CHESTNUT ST | ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. ... | Not listed on permit | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 1060 W ADDISON ST | *ERECTION STARTS 09-03-2026 ERCTION ENDS 09-08-202... | $55,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 5493 S CORNELL AVE | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT... | $16,800 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 3043 W 71ST ST | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI... | $2,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 2019 W CHASE AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVI | $10,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 8420 S JEFFERY BLVD | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTUR | $19,906 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 5535 N KENMORE AVE | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT | $68,725 | ACTIVE |
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How many General Construction permits were filed in Chicago in the last 30 days?
Chicago has 547 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 2026-09-06. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.