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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| 2026-08-25 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 2305 S STATE ST | CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$9,000 | 5921 S TROY ST | JAMES BUILDERS LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 151 N FRANKLIN ST | SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$6,000 | 7926 S ESCANABA AVE |
CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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| 2026-08-25 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$8,000 | 2455 N NEWCASTLE AVE | PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: EQU··· 🔒
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ABCO ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION &
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| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$10,200 | 200 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: 601··· 🔒
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LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,500 | 4728 W ADAMS ST |
A PLUS REFRIGERATION
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| 2026-08-25 |
Demolition Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
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$25,000 | 1736 W FARRAGUT AVE | BUILDER LUXURY INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$8,221,900 | 433 W VAN BUREN ST | EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION , INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$280,000 | 65 E GOETHE ST | L. MARSHALL, INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$303,000 | 100 W RANDOLPH ST
Owner: JRT··· 🔒
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ELECTRIC ONE COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$140,000 | 1 E WACKER DR
Owner: STR··· 🔒
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BIG CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$200,000 | 900 W NELSON ST | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$125,000 | 320 S CANAL ST | MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$15,000 | 7959 S LA SALLE ST | SOLID REMODELERS, INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$14,500 | 1913 N FRANCISCO AVE | MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$12,850 | 3430 N ASHLAND AVE |
ALL-PRO COATINGS
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| 2026-08-25 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$13,564 | 2457 W WINONA ST | PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$27,700 | 5037 N KEELER AVE |
BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
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| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$8,500 | 7038 S HONORE ST
Owner: COO··· 🔒
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FORLIFE ELECTRIC INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$1,800 | 1400 E 47TH DR | WACHTER INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$68,600 | 140 S DEARBORN ST | REED CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$50,000 | 1401 S SACRAMENTO DR |
BIG TENT EVENTS
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| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$10,000 | 400 S STATE ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
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PRIME ELECTRIC CO., INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 4353 S HALSTED ST | SFW CONTRACTING | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$22,500 | 2753 S KEDVALE AVE | FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$15,400 | 2514 W 109TH PL |
BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
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| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 5531 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR | SOUND SOLUTION GROUP INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Demolition Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$44,483 | 2430 N HALSTED ST | NEW PATH CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTING LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$150,000 | 3562 E 118TH ST | TOWER COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 4200 W 115TH ST | — | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 3353 W GRAND AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 4823 S PRAIRIE AVE | THE DANTUMA GROUP LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$4,465 | 4512 W ADAMS ST | ADA VOLTS ELECTRIC LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Plumbing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 3356 N SHEFFIELD AVE | PATYK PLUMBING INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$322,325 | 2144 N BELL AVE | WOLFF CONTRACTING AND DEVELOPMENT INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$14,615 | 340 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: 340··· 🔒
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DEERFIELD CONSTRUCTION GROUP | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Addition Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$250,000 | 5913 N KILBOURN AVE | GREATER SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$10,000 | 4605 N KASSON AVE | JOSE BECERRIL | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 7808 S CORNELL AVE | COBI CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$50,000 | 2306 S INDIANA AVE | B & M INTERNATION CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$31,500 | 2658 N GREENVIEW AVE | PRO-TECH ROOFING INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 3252 N BROADWAY | BROADWAY ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$35,000 | 3117 W 47TH ST | G WAVE LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$8,500 | 401 E 87TH ST
Owner: AZ ··· 🔒
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BENSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO. | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$9,450 | 5905 N MERRIMAC AVE | BM CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$9,180 | 3024 W FIFTH AVE | MONARCH BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: EQU··· 🔒
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CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC | |
| 2026-08-25 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$450,000 | 3404 N ALBANY AVE | NORTH SHORE HOUSING, INC |
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.
Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in Chicago and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.
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