Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,601 indexed permits · 2,773 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Newest permit 2026-10-29

PermitGrab tracks 26,601 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-29, including 2,773 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $46,500 1844 W 21ST PL
Owner: ALM··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF REAR WOOD STAIRS AND LANDING (SAME AS EXI… KSR CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $20,000 2713 N DRAKE AVE SPR CBC 2019: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXIST 2 STORY RESIDENCE W/ BASEMENT/ CONVE… 606 CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $3,000,000 444 N WABASH AVE
Owner: KJF··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT: #101062371 TO REPLACE EXISTING ELEVATOR AND A… 5-story residential sprinkler New construction WILLIAM'S CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN CO
2026-08-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $80,000 6933 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE… ARCOS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC
2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 6317 W ROSCOE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-27 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $15,000 8420 S CARPENTER ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… TILES IN STYLE, LLC.
2026-08-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $8,700 3754 N NEW ENGLAND AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,500 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $8,506 3019 S LAWNDALE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1166 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,166 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof PACC CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA PACC BUILDING GROUP LLC
2026-08-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $226,221 3220 W GRAND AVE SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 17190 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: 16-02-4… 17,190 roof sf replacement Re-roof EAGLE TRADING INTERNATIONAL CORP
2026-08-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $610,995 2021 N STOCKTON DR LINCOLN PARK ZOO - CAFE BRAUER - REPAIRS @ EXTERIOR WALLS / ROOF AND CONCRETE WA… CELTIC RESTORATION GROUP INC
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $12,000 7843 S WOOD ST SPR-2019 CBC REPLACE EXIST. REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH IN SAME LOCATION OF AN EXIST. 2… CARMELITA DOYLE
2026-08-27 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $59,000 3032 N MILWAUKEE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… replacement MFW ENTERPRISES, INC
2026-08-27 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 3642 W 51ST ST PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 69'-0' ' (LE… PEZZUTTI CONSTRUCTION, LLC DBA PALOMINO CONSTRUCTI
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
 — 8959 S ASHLAND AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101009112. MUST CONTINUE WORK AND REQUEST INSPECTIONS NO LAT… DENISE SLAUGHTER
2026-08-27 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 426 S CLARK ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR STAIR REPAIRS PER BUILDING VIOLATIONS DATED 3-16-2… CENTRO REALTY & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC
2026-08-27 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1538 N CLYBOURN AVE
Owner: 151··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101082870: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… HOGAN PLUMBING, INC.
2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,000 5615 W WAVELAND AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,781 1228 W GLENLAKE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits Add circuits AA SERVICE CO
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $90,000 211 E GARFIELD BLVD SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FRAME WORK ONLY - INITIAL BUILDOUT OF 4,570 SQFT UNFINISHED… replacement H2 CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
2026-08-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $10,000 1061 W 16TH ST OCCUPANCY RS-2 CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIB, COMBINING OF CONDOMINIUM UNITS 307 & 308 … WABASH CONTRACTORS, INC
2026-08-27 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1624 W LAWRENCE AVE FOR PERMIT 101080248: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… A & C PLUMBING SERVICES, INC.
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $100,000 1135 E 82ND ST SPR 2019 CBC FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION OF EXISTING 4 STORY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIA… LONIES HVAC SERVICES INC
2026-08-27 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,800 9529 S COLFAX AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures standard replacement Water heater SECONDCITY PLUMBING & SEWER CO
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 917 W BELMONT AVE APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: COMMERCIAL. PROJE… —
2026-08-27 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $40,000 1401 S SACRAMENTO DR PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/27/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/9/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/23/2026… DAVID SPATA BIGTENT EVENTS, INC
2026-08-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $279,000 333 E ONTARIO ST
Owner: MEP··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 6000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 6,000 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof ELITE HOME RESTORATION INC
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1931 W MADISON ST
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: COMMERCIAL. PROJE… —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $100,000 10227 S LOWE AVE
Owner: FIR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC REHABILITATION OF EXISTING SPLIT LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AS … LEMONS MECHANICAL INC
2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,000,000 4300 N NARRAGANSETT AVE DUCTWORK EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, HYDRONIC PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, G… 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair DELTA HEATING & AIR CONITIONING INC
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $80,000 3847 W POLK ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING REHAB… B&G GARCIA CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 5555 N SHERIDAN RD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ADVICE ELECTRIC,INC.
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2026-08-26 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $3,500 3536 S IRON ST INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION BRIGHT LIGHT SIGN COMPANY
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 175 W JACKSON BLVD TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 100 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 225 FT. LOCAT… MIDWEST PRESSURE WASHING AND RESTORATION INC
2026-08-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $22,915 3119 N OLEANDER AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 63 E LAKE ST TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 3, MAX. LENGTH: 120 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 240 FT. LOCAT… DEAC ACQUISITION CORP
2026-08-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $850,000 1432 N STATE PKWY SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR PLAN ALTERATION INCUDING ASSOCIA… TIP TOP BUILDERS, INC.
2026-08-26 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $3,500 3536 S IRON ST INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON EAST ELEVATION BRIGHT LIGHT SIGN COMPANY
2026-08-26 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $250,000 238 N OAKLEY BLVD SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL PREPARATORY DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND M… ARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC
2026-08-26 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,000 8948 S MORGAN ST LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… REMODELING CHICAGO, LLC
2026-08-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,500 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-08-26 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $53,557 467 W WINNECONNA PKWY 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
2026-08-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,000 5978 N LANDERS AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 12 circuits New installation MASTER ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-08-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $32,969 8327 S LA SALLE ST 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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2026-08-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 320 S CANAL ST FOR PERMIT 101079806: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… A+PLUS PLUMBING, INC.
2026-08-26 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1721 W 21ST ST FOR PERMIT 101042871: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… MAYDAY PLUMBING CORP
2026-08-26 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $68,460 123 N WACKER DR
Owner: I&G··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: DEMOLITION OF INTERIOR SUITE ON FLOOR 1 IN AN EXISTING 30 S… LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-26 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 2500 E 110TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 10 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCON… 200A 10 circuits Add circuits NOAH ELECTRIC
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2026-08-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $8,500 2627 W CRYSTAL ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof MC SWIFT SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-08-26 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $40,000 1453 W RASCHER AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction DOLGIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-26 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $3,500 3536 S IRON ST INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION BRIGHT LIGHT SIGN COMPANY
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
17,067 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,492 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,675 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,362 5.1%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
909 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
709 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 26,601+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-29 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 26,601 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 2026-10-29. Newest permit date: 2026-10-29. 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 26,601 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 26,601 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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