Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

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

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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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2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 820 W BELLE PLAINE AVE TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 180 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 250 FT. LOCAT… BRAL RESTORATION LLC
2026-08-28 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $25,000 3844 N KENMORE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 380 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement NOMBACH CO, INC.
2026-08-28 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $36,800 20 W HUBBARD ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… replacement PROFESSIONAL MASONRY RESTORATION INCORPORATED
2026-08-28 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $4,000 331 E RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/28/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/11/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/12/202… LAKESHORE ATHLETIC SERVICES INC
2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $24,665 2859 S HILLOCK AVE
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
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
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $45,000 4953 W 47TH ST
Owner: SBA··· 🔒
ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 0 BOXES AND EQUIP… CLEAR LAKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,200 4521 S MOZART ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO REPAIR DRYWALL, CEILINGS, AND FINISH… ROMERO GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC
2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $18,680 10457 S PEORIA ST 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
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $730,000 141 W JACKSON BLVD SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 1860. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMO, N… JC ANDERSON INC
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 19 N CAMPBELL AVE FOR PERMIT 101083795: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… MARK C. CONSTRUCTION CORP
2026-08-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $100,000 1400 W WABANSIA AVE SELF-CERT INTERIOR ALTERATIONS 2ND FLR EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 2931 SF AREA OF WOR… MILLENNIAL BUILDERS INC
2026-08-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $1,400,000 1 E WACKER DR
Owner: STR··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 800 (OCCUPANC… CENTRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2026-08-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $24,400 4206 W ARMITAGE AVE EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING ×2 NATIONAL WRECKING COMPANY
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $45,000 1933 W 87TH ST ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 0 BOXES AND EQUIP… CLEAR LAKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-28 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $14,000 2108 N RICHMOND ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 7,… replacement STANISLAW GUZIK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-28 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $21,000 8842 S KENWOOD AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 329 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 2, … replacement NOMBACH CO, INC.
2026-08-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,000 319 W 25TH PL
Owner: KWO··· 🔒
COMPLEX DEMOLITION: WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND … CARLOS GROUP INC
2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $16,970 9221 S UNION AVE
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-28 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 5807 W DIVERSEY AVE FOR PERMIT 101070007: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… ROFIQUR RAHMAN
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2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $24,665 10222 S CARPENTER ST 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
2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $35,780 8853 S LAFLIN ST
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 13 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $24,665 3339 N OZANAM AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-28 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $22,955 5317 S LOWE AVE
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
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
2026-08-28 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 4825 S DREXEL BLVD FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106378… fire alarm FIRST SECURITY SYSTEMS
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2026-08-28 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $25,945 3753 S HONORE ST
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
ADA MODIFICATIONS: CONSTRUCT A WOODEN DECK, STAIRS AND HANDRAILS AT THE FRONT OF… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC.
2026-08-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,000 319 W 25TH PL
Owner: KWO··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED MASONRY G… CARLOS GROUP INC
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $18,559 6309 N OAK PARK AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 14 circuits New installation A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-08-28 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 320 N SANGAMON ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107153… fire alarm IMG TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,500 8151 S MORGAN ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 5 circuits New installation ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-08-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $54,700 4019 W MONROE ST EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC
2026-08-28 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $45,000 2527 W LYNDALE ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction IVAN'S EXTERIORS LLC
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $45,000 2510 W 25TH ST ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 0 BOXES AND EQUIP… SWIATEK INC.
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $250,000 5239 N LEAMINGTON AVE SPR 2019 CBC: CURRENT & PROPOSED OCCUPANCY R5, SINGLE DWELLING RESIDENCE. NEW 2 … MILROY BUILDERS INC
2026-08-28 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $1,400,000 3768 N CLARK ST SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 4 STORY, FIVE DWELLING UNIT TYPE IIIA MASONRY BUILDING WITH … 4-story residential NEWELL HOMES, INC.
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 3949 W 83RD ST
Owner: AND··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,000 4913 W PENSACOLA AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 2 circuits New installation TY TRIER
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 8906 S RIDGELAND AVE
Owner: EUL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 225A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-28 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $100,000 1455 W WILSON AVE SPR 2019 CBC: REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING FRONT ENTRY PORCH AND ROOFED BALCONY O… 2 units 2-story residential BRUCE C GREEN
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,000 3114 N MANGO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $120,000 3614 N NOTTINGHAM AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW 2ND FLOOR ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STOR… BOFRAN BUILDERS LLC
2026-08-28 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $34,000 3844 N KENMORE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1900 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… 1,900 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof NOMBACH COMPANY INC
2026-08-28 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $14,000 1312 E 63RD ST SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 1300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED ROLL R… 1,300 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof NOMBACH COMPANY INC
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $95,000 4938 S JUSTINE ST
Owner: REY··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019-CBRC: STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO REPAIR A FIRE-DAMAGED BUILDING. WORK … ORLANDO BENITEZ
2026-08-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $350,000 4118 N MAPLEWOOD AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A 1-STORY ADDITION WITH DECK TO AN EXISTI… FOREFRONT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $100,000 6413 S CARPENTER ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION INCLUDING MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMB… HRLC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $70,000 5108 N RAVENSWOOD AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 3 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE, GDK048… 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair LASALLE STREET DEVELOPMENT, INC
2026-08-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 6104 S KNOX AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $20,000 2650 S CALIFORNIA AVE SC 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN 2ND FLOOR JUDGES CHAMBERS AREA. INCLUDES K… DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY
2026-08-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $150,000 6339 S ELIZABETH ST SC 2019 CHICAGO REHABILITION CODE: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING 2-STORY +… REGIS BROGE
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
16,845 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,439 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,642 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,339 5.1%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
890 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
699 2.7%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
387 1.5%
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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

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.

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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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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.

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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
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