Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,735 indexed permits · 2,723 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Active contractors 2,723
Newest permit 2026-11-01

PermitGrab tracks 26,735 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-11-01, including 2,723 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GA…
2026-10-24
📍 5239 W BELLE PLAINE AVE
Roofing New construction
DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-10-24
📍 5032 W GUNNISON ST
Electrical 200A 6 circuits New installation
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2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$40,000 1506 W TOUHY AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction A-WINDY CITY GARAGE CORPORATION
2026-10-26 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,000 2526 S STARK ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 5'-10' ' (HEIGHT) X 133… —
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$450,000 4207 W FIFTH AVE SPR 2019 CBC NEW 3 STORY WOOD FRAMED MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH A R… 3-story 2-car garage residential TECHCO SAVVY INC
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$10,000 3650 W ARMITAGE AVE SC 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO EXISTING ONE-STORY PHARMACY TO ESTABLISH A NEW TENAN… H & S HOME CONTRACTORS INC
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$35,000 4508 N RICHMOND ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction A-WINDY CITY GARAGE CORPORATION
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$17,160 7100 W 64TH ST
Owner: LAW··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… battery Battery storage HARDWIRRE SYSTEMS LLC
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3626 N TRIPP AVE FOR PERMIT 101083939: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… DUBROWSKI GROUP CORP
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$40,000 7603 W DEVON AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction A-WINDY CITY GARAGE CORPORATION
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$250,000 6347 S EBERHART AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 2-STORY, TYPE IIIA MASONRY, 25… 2 units 2-story residential New construction KAREEM SHAHBANDAR
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$7,500 3857 W MONROE ST SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY 2 UNIT BLDG WITH BASEMENT WITH REPLACEMENT OF LIN… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement ANIYA GOLDEN
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3110 N SHERIDAN RD TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 2, MAX. LENGTH: 90 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 210 FT. LOCATI… TRIMAC RESTORATION
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$98,000 3610 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: RAE··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING GROUND FLOOR CELL PHONE STO… NACARO'S CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,000 3500 N LAKE SHORE DR REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 3 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 3 fixtures replacement BUILDFIX CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$21,170 9900 S SANGAMON ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2686 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 2,686 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof KENNEDY BROTHERS CON. LLC
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
— 855 W 51ST ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO.101011847 AND 101033858 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPE… OMAR PEREZ GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$200,000 306 W ADAMS ST SELF CERT 2019 CBRC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO LOOP NAILS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. WORK IN… D.O.M. PROPERTIES INVESTMENT INC
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1713 E 79TH ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 6 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 6 fixtures replacement JASPER WELLS
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 4825 S ADA ST SPR 2019 CBRC. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY TYPE VA, 3 DWELLING U… JIN & JIAN CORP
2026-10-26 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$15,000 4315 W DICKENS AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 20… BATISTE MASONRY
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$1,883,700 1414 N ELK GROVE AVE SELF -CERT 2019 CBC: ERECT A 3, STORY VA, 6 DWELLING, UNIT BUILDING WITH BASEMEN… 6-car garage residential sprinkler BACHULA DEVELOPMENT INC
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$10,000 600 E GRAND AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/26/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 10/28/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 11/2/20… 1,792 sf ANDY KUHLMANN TECHNOTRIX INC.
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1502 W CORTEZ ST FOR PERMIT B200511887: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACT… GROVE MASONRY MAINTENANCE INC
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$375,000 7350 N OCTAVIA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC. ERECT A NEW 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE W/ BASEMENT, REAR PAT… 2-story residential FIMLA CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$200,000 6853 N OTTAWA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: 2ND FLOOR ADDITION AND ASSOCIATED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXITING… NEIGHBORHOOD REMODELERS, LLC
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$420,000 6451 S ST LAWRENCE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY, 2-UNIT RESIDENTIAL FRAME VA CONSTRUCTION BUILDING W/ … 2 units 2-story residential BKRS DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-10-26 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 815 E OAKWOOD BLVD
Owner: GLE··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… ZK DECORATING CO INC
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 700 N CLARK ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION AT EXISTING RESTAURANT, REMOVING PLUMBI… ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$10,000 3458 W CHICAGO AVE 2019 CBC SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING WI… ILLINOIS ELECTRICIANS GROUP, INC.
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 212 E OHIO ST FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101085293. AFFECTS: 24 DWELLI… fire alarm ALARM SPECIALTIES & PROTECTION
2026-10-26 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,200 1513 S TRUMBULL AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR FOYER STAIR AND LANDING REPAIR. LOCATIONS: 1 RESID… REISINGER REMODELING CORP
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3515 S LITUANICA AVE FOR PERMIT 101080611: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… MP GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,783 1314 N OAKLEY BLVD
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1345 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ALL … 1,345 roof sf replacement Re-roof HGE PITT LLC DBA HOME GENIUS…
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4717 S CALUMET AVE APPROVAL OF PLAN AMENDMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: GOVERNMENT. … —
2026-10-26 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,500 10449 S WABASH AVE REPAIR (26% TO 50%) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT OF BUILD… MORALES GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$100,000 1948 W MAYPOLE AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE INCLUDING DRYWALL, ELEC… GIERTSEN COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, INC.
2026-10-26 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 5002 S WINCHESTER AVE
Owner: VIR··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR STEEL EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION:… —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$407,065 1060 E 47TH ST REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(MAKE: TRANE, … 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair ANTIC GROUP CORPORATION
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4641 N ASHLAND AVE APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: RESIDENTIAL. PROJE… —
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$700,400 500 S CENTRAL AVE IMPROVEMENTS TO COLUMBUS PARK IN TWO AREAS OF THE PARK: AREA 1 - SMALL PERFORMA… JOHN KENO AND COMPANY, INC
2026-10-25 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$26,840 2715 S LOWE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 6560 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… STANISLAW GUZIK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-10-25 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$9,850 713 W 17TH PL
Owner: DON··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… STANISLAW GUZIK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-10-25 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$15,000 5416 W WAVELAND AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 1… OSCEOLA FENCE AND SECURITY CORP
2026-10-25 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,500 1119 S TROY ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 750 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … MENDEZ MASONRY
2026-10-25 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,000 2715 S CENTRAL PARK AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction BME ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-10-25 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,650 1119 S TROY ST LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR … CMC HANDY & REMODELING SERVICES CO
2026-10-25 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 532 N DRAKE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation RAVE ELECTRIC CORP.
2026-10-24 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 6338 N SACRAMENTO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 4 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 4 circuits Add circuits ALPHA ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-10-24 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4653 S MICHIGAN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 2 circuits New installation NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-10-24 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$21,500 5239 W BELLE PLAINE 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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2026-10-24 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,000 5032 W GUNNISON ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 6 circuits New installation DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
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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 26,735+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 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 26,735 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 1,140,206 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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 26,735 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 26,735 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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