Chicago Painting Market Overview
Chicago's painting permit activity is currently steady, with 2 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 2 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 6.0 painting permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. Contractors recorded on matching Chicago permits include FIRST AD SIGNS INC, H.M. WITT & CO, KDN SIGNS INC. These projects may include several trades. Check each company’s services and availability directly.
Recent Painting Permits in Chicago
| Date | Address | Description | Reported Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3242 W MONTROSE AVE | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT... | $7,450 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-10-15 | 1730 N CLARK ST | SCOPE: CAULK CRACKS APPROX 500 LINEAL FEET AND CON... | $266,250 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-21 | 900 N MICHIGAN AVE | RENOVATION OF EXISTING SPACE INCLUDING REMOVING EX... | $595,728 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-12 | 1960 N LONG AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SYSTEM III E... | $8,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-09-04 | 433 W 62ND ST | SC 2019 CRBC; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DEMOLITION PER... | $20,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-07 | 932 N RUSH ST | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: PHASE 2 OF 2: INTERIOR ALTERA... | $1.3M | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-04 | 723 S ABERDEEN ST | SCOPE: WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED BRICK AND STUCCO ... | $4,200 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-08-03 | 100 E BELLEVUE PL | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK TO INCLUDE KITC | $150,000 | ACTIVE |
| 2026-07-21 | 1053 W GRAND AVE | PAINTED BUSINESS ID SIGN OVER PRIVATE PROPERTY TO | $5,000 | Filed |
| 2026-07-20 | 55 E JACKSON BLVD | INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN T | $7,000 | Filed |
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How many Painting permits were filed in Chicago in the last 30 days?
Chicago has 2 painting permits dated in the last 30 days in the source records currently available on PermitGrab.
What types of Painting work require permits in Chicago?
In Chicago, permits are typically required for painting permits including interior and exterior painting, coating, and finish work. Always check with Chicago's building department for specific requirements.
How can a Painting business research project activity in Chicago?
Use PermitGrab to review matching painting 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 Painting permits updated on PermitGrab?
The newest displayed source record is dated 2026-10-16. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.
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