Chicago New Construction Market Overview
Chicago's new construction permit activity is currently slowing, with 51 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 110 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 171.7 new construction permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. Contractors recorded on matching Chicago permits include C3 PRESENTS LLC, MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC., PARTYTIME-HDO OPERATIONS LLC. These projects may include several trades. Check each company’s services and availability directly.
Recent New Construction Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Reported Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 644 N LAKE SHORE DR | FOR PERMIT 101075356: ADDITIONAL MASON CONTRACTOR.... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-10-30 | 2401 N LAKE SHORE DR | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/30/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 11/1... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-29 | 5020 S CORNELL AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/30/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 11/1... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-28 | 1885 N CLYBOURN AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 01/02/2027 ERECTION STARTS: 11/2... | $16,800 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-28 | 8755 S HOUSTON AVE | FOR PERMIT 101079538: ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONTRACT... | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-10-27 | 401 N MICHIGAN AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/30/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 11/1... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-26 | 6755 S DAMEN AVE | WRECK AND REMOVE ATTACHED CANOPY AND TWO OPEN ACCE... | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-26 | 1427 N ASTOR ST | SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1800 SQ. FT. ROOF C | $36,775 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-24 | 8741 S COLFAX AVE | FOR PERMIT 101070682: ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONTRACT | Not listed on permit | COMPLETE |
| 2026-10-23 | 1127 N SACRAMENTO AVE | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/27/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 10/2 | $3,000 | ACTIVE |
Choose this market for a free trial to see all New Construction permits in Chicago
Research Chicago New Construction project activity
Access matching new construction permit records, available public-source details, and alerts when newer records are published.
Choose this market for a free trial →Frequently Asked Questions
Related Guides
- View Chicago contractor records for new construction Availability varies by trade and date range.
- Browse All Illinois Permits
- All Chicago Permits