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26,142 historical permit records through 2026-10-23 · 1,139,917 property owners · Chicago, Illinois.

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26,142 building-permit records on file for Chicago, IL through 2026-10-23. 1,139,917 property-owner records available for Chicago, IL.

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2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $47,403 1723 W BALMORAL AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $800,000 33 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITES 600 AND 650. TWO EXIS… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-09-02 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $1,000 3156 S MORGAN ST ILLUMINATED, DIGITAL CABINET ON PROJECTING BLADE, WALL SIGN, 2 SQ/FT; EAST MOST … AURORA SIGN CO
2026-09-02 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108360… fire alarm SMG SECURITY HOLDINGS LLC
2026-09-02 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $30,000 5049 S THROOP ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 8500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 12… replacement PRECISION CONSTRUCTION & FLOORING INC
2026-09-02 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,000 56 W 77TH PL
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 78'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-09-02 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $1,988 3820 S ARCHER AVE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) FRONT/HALO-LIT PLEX-FACE CHANNEL LETTER SIGN READING "OS… ON TAPS LTD
2026-09-02 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $32,500 9347 S UNIVERSITY AVE EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
2026-09-02 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $2,000 6715 N NORTHWEST HWY INSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN B (1) 6'4"L X 4'3"HT X 0' 4"THK PROJECTING LED DISPLAY … FIRST AD SIGNS INC
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $3,811,000 801 E 133RD PL SPR 2019 CBRC: CPS CARVER - NEW PARKING LOT, TRASH ENCLOSURE, ARTIFICIAL TURF FI… AGAE CONTRACTORS, INC.
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 8611 S BENNETT AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CHARMS ELECTRICIAL CONSTRUCTIO
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2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,800 2508 W CERMAK RD LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation WACHTER INC
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
 — 1127 N SACRAMENTO AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101076506 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… MARIOTTINI, INC
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $20,000 8801 S SAGINAW AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 400A 42 circuits New installation STAYLITT ELECTRIC LLC
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $15,500 10000 W OHARE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 405 N WABASH AVE REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 29-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENG… ×3 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
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2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $450,000 1 E WACKER DR
Owner: STR··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF 3,283 SQFT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 3… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,740 5729 S MORGAN ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SFW CONTRACTING
2026-09-02 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $2,000 2566 N CLARK ST FRONT/B ACK-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS W/ STANDOFFS | MOUNTED ON BACKER RACEWAY NEON ART LLC
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,280 3600 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: KEV··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
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2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 5320 S HONORE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 40 circuits New installation NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-09-02 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $4,000 3156 S MORGAN ST ILLUMINATED, PROJECTING BLADE, WALL SIGN, 30 SQ/FT; EAST MOST SOUTH ELEVATION; N… AURORA SIGN CO
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 11601 W TOUHY AVE REPLACEMENT OF POWER UNIT ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER … ×2 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
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2026-09-02 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $10,000 2320 E 93RD ST REPLACE GOVERNOR ON EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR CAR 4, 4000LBS CAPACITY, SUBJECT TO … SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 2439 W WARREN BLVD FOR PERMIT 101083793: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… MARK C. CONSTRUCTION CORP
2026-09-02 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 8551 S LOWE AVE SCOPE: REMOVAL OF TWO SHEDS AT SOUTH PROPERTY LINE AND EXISTING 10' X 10' SHED A… ALLIANCE BUILDERS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $25,000 1530 N ELK GROVE AVE SC 2019 CBRC: ADD NEW PERGOLA, TURF, AND CABINETRY TO EXISTING ATTACHED MASONRY… CHICAGO ROOF DECK & GARDEN, LLC
2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $36,615 4203 S LANGLEY AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
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2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,650 35 W WACKER DR
Owner: WEL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 8725 W HIGGINS RD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 9/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-09-02 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $17,825 8906 S RIDGELAND AVE
Owner: EUL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $28,794 1759 N CENTRAL AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,500 1020 N HARDING AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 25 circuits New installation BENION ENTERPRISES
2026-09-02 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,500 6500 W 63RD PL
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 440 N HAMLIN AVE FOR PERMIT 101083600: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2026-09-02 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 700 S PAULINA ST
Owner: RUS··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 10-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENG… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
2026-09-02 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $6,000 10336 S INDIANAPOLIS AVE
Owner: JAL··· 🔒
JALPA'S AUTO REPAIR SHOP INC.EXISTING ILLUMINATED ID WALL SIGN LOCATION: NORTH W… PRO IMAGE PROMOTIONS INC
2026-09-02 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $16,970 3837 W 64TH PL
Owner: MAT··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 8745 W HIGGINS RD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 9/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $200,700 120 S LA SALLE ST
Owner: SOT··· 🔒
WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT: GOVERNOR CABLE, HOIST CABLES, ROPE GRIPPER, B… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 957 N JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 69 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 110 FT. LOCATI… LS CONTRACTING GROUP, INC.
2026-09-02 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 467 W DEMING PL FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101074138. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… fire alarm SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 8735 W HIGGINS RD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 9/2/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-09-02 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 5134 W MADISON ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 2 fixtures standard replacement Water heater ALL STATE PLUMBING, INC.
2026-09-02 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $35,549 315 N OAKLEY BLVD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 4444 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 13… replacement AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 128 E 51ST ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $21,870 3841 N SOUTHPORT AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: WORK… 2,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof BLUE SKY ROOFING, INCORPORATED
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