Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

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

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Active contractors 2,773
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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2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,000 737 W WASHINGTON BLVD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… JAMES LYBOLD
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,000 6642 N CLARK ST REPAIR (26% TO 50%) FOR WOOD DECK (NON-ROOFTOP) (QUANTITY: 6, LOCATION: REAR OF … RENOVATIONS DELIVERED LLC
2026-08-20 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$500,000 3814 N OAKLEY AVE SELF CERT: ERECT 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT FRAME SFR, FRONT CONCRETE STAIRS, REAR OP… 2-story residential ADVANCED SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,500 7816 S CHAPPEL AVE
Owner: ANT··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$200,000 550 N KINGSBURY ST SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR RENOVATION AND PENTHOUSE ALTERATION/EXPANSION TO EXISTING… CCB CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$2,000 5054 W IRVING PARK RD DUC AN DUONG,LLC —
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,900 5441 W SUNNYSIDE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 2 circuits New installation G-ELECTRIC, CORP.
2026-08-20 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$2,000,000 7500 S EXCHANGE AVE DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES 2019 CBC - EXISTING 2 STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING. INTERI… 2-story residential New construction A&S CONSTRUCTION
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,000 5050 W SUNNYSIDE AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction A-WINDY CITY GARAGE CORPORATION
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1133 S WABASH AVE FOR PERMIT 101086067: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … 360 CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$8,000 939 N HARDING AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101080584 REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING REAR WOOD P… ORTIZ & ALVARADO CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 130 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: WAN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101081801: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … HELIOS DESIGN BUILD, LLC
2026-08-20 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$17,000 11043 S ASHLAND AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT, WORK INCLUDES N… RUFF FRAMING INC
2026-08-20 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$47,300 2875 W 19TH ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 350 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement KP SERVICE INC
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,900 2721 N CAMPBELL AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1360 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,360 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof SAN MARCOS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORP
2026-08-20 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 2322 W NORTH AVE INSTALLATION OF CHANNEL LETTER SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES KUO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$54,000 5880 N INDIAN RD NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE & CARPENTRY INC
2026-08-20 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$20,000 6245 S HERMITAGE AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GRIZZLY BUILDERS & REMODEL CO
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
— 4445 N PULASKI RD REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101050718 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUETS INSPECTION NO LATER… DANIA GROUP INC
2026-08-20 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$11,000 2407 W BERWYN AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 700 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement RENOVATIONS DELIVERED LLC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$20,000 5359 W WILSON AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODEL OF BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITHIN THE EXIST… 2 units 2-story residential New construction CV DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACTING INC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 54 E RANDOLPH ST FOR PERMIT 101079334: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … MJS DESIGN & BUILD, INC.
2026-08-20 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$588,000 1609 W 21ST PL DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101053191 FOR FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 8 STORY … 98 units 8-story residential CRANE CONSTRUCTION/BLACKWOOD GROUP JV LLC
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 2659 W FULTON ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: CON… low voltage New installation RAVE ELECTRIC CORP.
2026-08-20 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,000 7758 W HORTENSE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 180'-0' '… —
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 1358 W DEVON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 42 circuits New installation MAKS ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,000 1811 W 47TH ST SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 1200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATION: … 1,200 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof MASTER QUALITY CARPENTRY INC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
— 6410 S HONORE ST
Owner: WB ··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: MECHANICAL REVISION TO PERMIT 101065685 TO REVISE THE REAR 1-STOR… PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,000 3700 N MONTICELLO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 36 circuits service panel New installation Panel service STANLEY & SONS CONSTRUCTION, I
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$28,150 2619 S HARDING AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1872 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,872 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof PACC CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA PACC BUILDING GROUP LLC
2026-08-20 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$710,000 1101 W WAVELAND AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: *STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW* INSTALL NEW 19.73' H 4-SIDED CLOCK… WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY II, LLC
2026-08-20 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$440,000 3627 S INDIANA AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 3-STORY, 3-UNIT RESIDENTIAL MASONRY BUILDING, 3A CONSTRUCTION,… 3 units 3-story residential S&E BUILDERS LLC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$10,000 2522 W PALMER ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD 3RD FLOOR BALCONY WITH… MARK MASSON
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2123 W CORTLAND ST FOR PERMIT 101083041: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… CRS CONCRETE LTD
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$12,000 1537 W CULLERTON ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE AND REPLACE 3-STORY EXISTING REAR WOOD PORCH FOR 3-STORY R… NEW BUILD LLC
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,300 800 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation STAR ELECTRICAL INC
2026-08-20 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 11730 S STATE ST
Owner: SUR··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 120'-0' ' (L… HIGH QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2026-08-20 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$60,000 1615 W NORTH AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3… replacement TRUE HORIZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-20 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,000 1908 N KILDARE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 112'-0' '… —
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$76,673 5630 N ELSTON AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 5089 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… 5,089 roof sf replacement Re-roof PROVEN ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-20 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$250,000 3654 N BELL AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SINGLE DWELLING UNIT IN A 2-STORY 2… BLUESTEM BUILDING AND RESTORATION LLC
2026-08-20 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$42,947 1026 N MENARD AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… AMES CONSTRUCTION INC OF ILLINOIS
2026-08-20 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$200,000 805 W 58TH ST ALTER EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON MONOPOLE: INSTALL 24 FT POLE E… TOWERMRL LLC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$200,000 2024 W 79TH ST CBC 2019 SELF CERT - INTERIOR REMODEL OF AN EXISTING WELLNESS OFFICE TO CREATE A… ROMEO PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-20 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,500 8111 S OGLESBY AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$80,000 12026 S LAFAYETTE AVE SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO EXISTING TWO STORY BRICK & FAM… HIGH QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2026-08-19 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$20,000 6330 N PULASKI RD COMPLEX DEMOLITION: WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING CARLOS GROUP INC
2026-08-19 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,500 7201 S YATES BLVD TEMPORARY SHORING AT PORCHES, NO OTHER WORK PERMITTED. FULL PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED… FORUM CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
2026-08-19 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$120,000 6917 S GREEN ST 2019 CBRC: REHABILITATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT MASONRY 2DU BUILDING… VOM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2026-08-19 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$10,000 1612 N MOBILE AVE SPR 2019 CBC REVISION TO PERMIT 101073799 TO OMIT SPRINKLER AND INSTALL EXTERIOR… sprinkler CDO GROUP INC
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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 26,601+ 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.

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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 26,601 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

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
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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