Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,241 indexed permits · 2,744 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Active contractors 2,744
Newest permit 2026-10-26

PermitGrab tracks 26,241 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-26, including 2,744 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 420 W FULLERTON PKWY DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 5138 S KEELER AVE
Owner: ARA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 400 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement J&V BUILDING RESTORATION CORP
2026-09-01 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$11,000 1417 W EDGEWATER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 2 circuits New installation SNL GROUP INC.
2026-09-01 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$60,605 6348 N MILWAUKEE AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING UPS STORE TO INCLUDE REPLAC… INSTALLATIONZ LLC
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$105,000 11025 S EMERALD AVE SELF-CERT 2019 / 2022 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOU… 50/50 GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,500 4910 W ADDISON ST ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 3 BOXES AND EQUIP… G WAVE LLC
2026-09-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$160,000 2720 W FLOURNOY ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION OF 2 APARTMENTS IN 2 ST… 2 HVAC systems C3D GROUP LLC
2026-09-01 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,100 1028 N WALLER AVE SCOPE: WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE (NO REPLACEMENT). LOCATIONS: 2 RES… JOJI REDDY
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 7037 S RHODES AVE DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$31,000 7004 W HIGGINS AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: THE … 2,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof JCT CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 171 W OAK ST
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 3235 N LECLAIRE AVE DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 140 E WALTON PL DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 5258 N CAMPBELL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… RCM ELECTRIC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 3919 W FOSTER AVE DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 6747 N ARTESIAN AVE DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 5710 N BROADWAY DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 6661 N RIDGE BLVD APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: INDUSTRIAL. PROJE… —
2026-09-01 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4110 W NELSON ST FOR PERMIT 101066872: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CO… NEW STAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,500 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT DECOMMISSIONING / REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. DECOMMISSIONING … WATCHHILL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$5,000 5859 S NEW ENGLAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC REMOVE EXISTING FRONT CONCRETE PORCH WITH STAIRS.ERECT NEW FRONT P… AETHER DESIGN SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-01 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$24,838 3644 E 99TH ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures replacement FOUR SEASONS HOME SERVICES
2026-08-31 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$3,000 316 N CLARK ST PAN-FACE ALUMINUM PANEL FACE READS THE CARLYLE CLUB STEAKS SUSHI COCTAILS ON SOU… OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
2026-08-31 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,850 12930 S WALLACE ST
Owner: BRE··· 🔒
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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2026-08-31 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,200 316 N CLARK ST ILLUM CABINET ON CANOPY FACES SOUTH READS CC OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
2026-08-31 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$16,000 1340 S STATE ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 1,000 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof EVER SAFE ROOFING LLC
2026-08-31 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$20,000 8600 W BRYN MAWR AVE INSTALL (1) ONE SET OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON EAST ELEVATION … JC ANDERSON INC
2026-08-31 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$5,000 3931 W ADAMS ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101072256 TO RECONFIGURE ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLO… 6 HVAC systems INTEGRATED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-31 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$2,500 400 N ABERDEEN ST INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED LED CHANNEL LETTER SET READING "MARS" ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
2026-08-31 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,850 6715 S THROOP ST FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATIO… SOBERANIS, INC.
2026-08-31 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,000 856 W FULTON MARKET RETRACTABLE AWNING WITH LETTERING ATTACHED TO THE SOUTH WALL FACING SOUTH ( WITH… TRIANGLE SIGN AND AWNING INC
2026-08-31 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$700,000 259 N COLUMBUS DR SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STORY FIRE STATIO… PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2026-08-31 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,000 304 N MICHIGAN AVE SIGN TYPE E03 - PORTILLO'S - MICHIGAN AVE - UPPER WINDOW VINYL STRIPING - PERMIT… DESIGN GROUP SIGNAGE CORP
2026-08-31 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: 101··· 🔒
REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR CAR B, 4000LBS CAPACITY, 12 STOPS, … TK ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-08-31 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4936 W KAMERLING AVE FOR PERMIT 101066628: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… VNU PLUMBING & SEWER REPAIR LLC
2026-08-31 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$39,731 10515 S TRUMBULL AVE
Owner: PAU··· 🔒
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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2026-08-31 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,000 735 N ST LOUIS AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,300 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-31 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,200 316 N CLARK ST ILLUM CABINET ON CANOPY FACES EAST READS THE CARLYLE CLUB STEAKS SUSHI COCKTAILS OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
2026-08-31 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$450,000 4755 S MICHIGAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 3-STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT OCCUPANCY GROUP … 3 units 3-story residential CROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-08-31 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1910 N HALSTED ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures replacement MAYDAY PLUMBING CORP
2026-08-31 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 221 N COLUMBUS DR REPLACEMENT OF HYDRAULIC VALVE ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, 125FPM, PASSE… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
2026-08-31 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$9,500 2153 N MARMORA AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 5 circuits New installation ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-08-31 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$175,000 1401 S SACRAMENTO DR PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/31/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/8/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/24/2026… BIG TENT EVENTS
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2026-08-31 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,000 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: 101··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-08-31 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,000 3835 W 80TH PL
Owner: BEV··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 3 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 3 fixtures replacement INDEPENDENT LIVING SOLUTIONS INC
2026-08-31 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$55,000 555 W ROOSEVELT RD REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 2 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE MODEL Y… 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair BROWNS MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-08-31 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,000 304 N MICHIGAN AVE SIGN TYPE E04 AND E05 - MICHIGAN AVE ELEVATION - LOWER WINDOW VINYL STRIPING AND… DESIGN GROUP SIGNAGE CORP
2026-08-31 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,500 751 N PINE AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-08-31 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1040 W GRANVILLE AVE TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 230 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 110 FT. LOCAT… THE W. J. MC GUIRE COMPANY
2026-08-31 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,000 4516 S KILPATRICK AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction ALVAREZ GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
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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 26,241+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-26 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 26,241 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 2026-10-26. Newest permit date: 2026-10-26. 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 26,241 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.

1 workflow for Chicago research

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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 26,241 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.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

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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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