26,601 indexed permits · 2,773 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.
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| Active contractors | 2,773 |
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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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| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
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| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$29,500 | 2537 N ST LOUIS AVE | RICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,500 | 1947 N KENMORE AVE | AFFORDABLE MASONRY & TUCKPTG | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$117,000 | 200 S WACKER DR | CENTRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 550 W JACKSON BLVD
Owner: WES··· 🔒
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SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Demolition Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$68,460 | 123 N WACKER DR
Owner: I&G··· 🔒
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LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
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— | 1341 N OAKLEY BLVD
Owner: CLA··· 🔒
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DESIGNED CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$8,538 | 4948 N MEADE AVE | A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$13,423 | 3249 S HAMILTON AVE | REMODELING RAMIREZ INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$146,000 | 4350 W SUNNYSIDE AVE | BLACKHAWK ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$1,000 | 2707 N DRAKE AVE |
LEON ELECTRIC
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| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$3,000 | 5978 N LANDERS AVE | MASTER ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Plumbing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$335,000 | 5020 W 63RD ST | LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 63 E LAKE ST | DEAC ACQUISITION CORP | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$35,000 | 2341 W ROSCOE ST | CHICAGO ROOF DECK & GARDEN, LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$11,000 | 5416 S HARDING AVE | REMODELING RAMIREZ INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 2260 W 47TH ST | CFP LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$22,915 | 3119 N OLEANDER AVE | STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Other Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
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$18,000 | 935 W RANDOLPH ST | CHICAGO ELEVATOR & LIFT, INC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Demolition Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$250,000 | 238 N OAKLEY BLVD | ARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 50 S LA SALLE ST | MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Other Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
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$63,809 | 515 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE | COLLEY ELEVATOR CO. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$40,698 | 5442 S MENARD AVE
Owner: CEL··· 🔒
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GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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| 2026-08-26 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$47,138 | 1834 W NORTH AVE | AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$3,500 | 3536 S IRON ST | BRIGHT LIGHT SIGN COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,500 | 1001 N LAKE SHORE DR | MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Other Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
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— | 4001 N RAVENSWOOD AVE |
CARLSEN'S ELEVATOR
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| 2026-08-26 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$7,500 | 7150 W HIGGINS AVE | KDN SIGNS INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Demolition Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
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$26,000 | 3619 N MAGNOLIA AVE | TIR CONAILL CONCRETE INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$10,138 | 930 W EVERGREEN AVE | CNC GRAPHICS, LTD. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
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— | 938 N HAMLIN AVE | CHICAGO REI 1 LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$10,000 | 2110 N BISSELL ST | — | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$15,000 | 6910 S DORCHESTER AVE | S & L CONSTRUCTION, INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$400,000 | 325 W 29TH ST | SLIGO CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$3,900 | 3151 N BROADWAY | INNOVATIVE IDEAS & SOLUTIONS LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$1,500 | 5136 S LARAMIE AVE
Owner: S &··· 🔒
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SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$100,000 | 10234 S ST LAWRENCE AVE | W & B CONSTRUCTION 300 INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$14,952 | 1622 W FARWELL AVE | DELTA CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$250,000 | 11601 W TOUHY AVE | NORTHWEST CONTRACTORS, INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
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— | 5426 S LOOMIS BLVD | ALFONSO RAMIREZ LUJANO | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$5,000 | 3339 N OZANAM AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,000 | 4025 W ARMITAGE AVE | IPOWER ELECTRIC,LLC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$6,000 | 3537 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR | ATOM ELECTRIC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$77,740 | 5220 N CALIFORNIA AVE | WESTSIDE MECHANCIAL DESIGN/BUILD LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$20,000 | 6423 W IRVING PARK RD | A D BUILDERS INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$80,000 | 2800 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: MEN··· 🔒
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URB INC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$650,000 | 1736 W FARRAGUT AVE | CAMPBELL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$9,000 | 4662 N LINCOLN AVE | SANDY SOBCZAK HOUSE OF RENTAL, INC. | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Other Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
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$150,000 | 310 W HURON ST
Owner: NWC··· 🔒
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SAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$15,000 | 5816 W 55TH ST
Owner: ANG··· 🔒
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THRU THE ROOF CONSTRUCTION CO | |
| 2026-08-26 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$5,000 | 5478 W GETTYSBURG ST | — |
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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