Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,128 indexed permits · 2,800 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Active contractors 2,800
Newest permit 2026-10-23

PermitGrab tracks 26,128 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-23, including 2,800 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-09-03 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$10,000 4729 N KEWANEE AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE ×2 ALL CONCRETE CONTRACTORS INC
2026-09-03 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 804 W MONTROSE AVE FOR PERMIT 101078289: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… EWING-DOHERTY MECHANICAL, INC
2026-09-03 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$50,000 4117 W GRACE ST NEW 2-STORY SFR TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION ON EXISTING FOUNDATION. INCLUDES NEW ELEC… 2-story residential HALO MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$750,000 1040 N LAKE SHORE DR SELF-CERT - 2019 CBC - CHICAGO REHABILITATION CODE 2019 - ALTERATION LEVEL 3:EXI… JMD BUILDERS, INC.
2026-09-03 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$1,127,127 1257 W FRY ST
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 4 STORY 4 D.U. BUILDING WITH BASEME… 4-story 4-car garage VAM DEVELOPMENT INC
2026-09-03 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$16,970 3949 W 83RD ST
Owner: AND··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 1439 W HUBBARD ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 150 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 150A 1 circuits New installation VOLTAGE ENTERPRISE
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2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,500 2210 N CLEVELAND AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 250 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement TIP TOP BUILDERS, INC.
2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,241,500 4343 N CLARENDON AVE
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 740SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = NO. LOCATION: ALL… CENTRAL BUILDING & PRESERVATION…
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,673 6622 N MOZART ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… battery Battery storage ECO ENERGY SERVICE LLC
2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$52,645 4038 N HARDING AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof CAIRO & SONS ROOFING CO., INC. DBA CSR ROOFING CON
2026-09-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,625 1846 N WASHTENAW AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 62'-0' ' … OSCEOLA FENCE AND SECURITY CORP
2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$56,780 2310 W NELSON ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… replacement CITYWIDE BUILDING RESTORATIONS LLC
2026-09-03 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$60,000 1527 W EDGEWATER AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME BUILDING (FORMER CHURCH) TIR CONAILL CONCRETE INC
2026-09-03 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$900,000 2801 N DRAKE AVE SELF CERTIFIED 2019 CBC. ERECT NEW 3 STORY 3 DWELLING UNITS BUILDING WIRH 3 PARK… 3 units 3-story residential JZK DEVELOPMENT, INC
2026-09-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 1031 W WELLINGTON AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-09-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,000 6243 N GLENWOOD AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR … FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 2313 N NATCHEZ AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 5 circuits battery New installation Battery storage ISMAEL AYALA
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2026-09-03 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$1,000,000 1529 N WIELAND ST
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
SC CBC 2019: NEW CONSTRUCTION 4-UNIT RESIDENTIAL, 4 STORY WITH BASEMENT AND PRIV… 4 units 4-story residential SIMPLE HOME BUILDERS INC
2026-09-03 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,513 8324 S WOLCOTT AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$18,225 2743 N WOLCOTT AVE
Owner: MEN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 275 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement AAA-1 MASONRY & TUCKING
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$535,000 8331 S MACKINAW AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 CHILLER(CARRIER 30XV-200 STD TIER M… 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair ANCHOR MECHANICAL, INC
2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$31,840 2609 S INDIANA AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 430 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 6, … replacement AAA-1 MASONRY & TUCKING
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,749 717 S WELLS ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-09-03 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$12,000 3107 W GRANVILLE AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE ONLY MULROY DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION LLC
2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$69,338 3740 N PINE GROVE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 550 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement CONTINENTAL STYLE TUCKPOINTING & CONTRACTING, INC.
2026-09-03 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 5959 S ARTESIAN AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… GUTIERREZ HOME REMODELING INC
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$39,000 11537 S LA SALLE ST SPR 2019 CBRC: CURRENT USE OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: RS-3. PROPOSED USE OCCUPANC… CORTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$11,740 1621 E 84TH ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1421 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,421 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
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2026-09-03 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$20,000 2622 N ASHLAND AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME BUILDING CARLOS GROUP INC
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 804 E 79TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… MERIT ELECTRIC LLC
2026-09-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,000 5130 S OAK PARK AVE GARAGE OVERHANG ADDITION 8' X 20' X 15' FACING YARD. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UN… I REMODEL YOUR HOME
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2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$14,186 3209 S LAWNDALE AVE
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1609 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,609 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
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2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$28,860 6029 N MARMORA AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
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2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$39,400 5204 N LIEB AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION.BUILDING… New construction BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
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2026-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$11,000 360 N GREEN ST
Owner: 360··· 🔒
SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101079788 TO INCLUDE INTERIOR ALTERATION… BIG CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-03 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$5,000 2311 N SOUTHPORT AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 11/03/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/17/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/21/202… STACY TIKKANEN BIG TENT EVENTS, INC.
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$25,000 6519 N CAMPBELL AVE REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REAR ENCLOSED WOOD PORCH AS PER PLAN. SAME SIZE AND … SOLID REMODELERS, INC.
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 4634 S LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: KAZ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 5 circuits Add circuits ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$28,890 4141 N KEDZIE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3,… replacement AAA-1 MASONRY & TUCKING
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 7729 S VERNON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 5 circuits New installation ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$100,000 4200 N BROADWAY SPR 2019 CBRC: NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE, NEW WATER SERVICE & REPAIR BASEMENT MASON… ALFADOM INC
2026-09-03 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3247 S MORGAN ST FOR PERMIT 101047828: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONT… LOYAL HOWARD
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2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$19,000 320 S CANAL ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-09-03 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 151 N FRANKLIN ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108200… fire alarm SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 4634 S LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: KAZ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 5 circuits New installation ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$450,000 2501 S AVERS AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL RENOVATION PERMIT FOR A ONE STORY WITH BASEMENT SINGLE … QUALITY FAST CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-03 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$15,000 607 E 87TH ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 75 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, M… SWA INVESTMENTS, LLC.
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 5630 S ROCKWELL ST ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 6 BOXES AND EQUIP… ALL CELL INC
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Permit Types in Chicago
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 26,128+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-23 from official city sources.

Building permits in Chicago can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Chicago building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 26,128 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 1,139,917 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-10-23. Newest permit date: 2026-10-23. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Chicago permit records?

Chicago permit activity covers 26,128 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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How to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chicago building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 26,128 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Contractors & subs
Recent Chicago contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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