26,735 indexed permits · 2,723 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.
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| Active contractors | 2,723 |
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| 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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| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
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| 2026-08-13 |
Solar Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$23,220 | 4826 W WINNEMAC AVE | SUNRISE SOLAR LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$46,827 | 3435 W BELDEN AVE |
THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
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| 2026-08-13 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$17,039 | 804 W MONTROSE AVE | MACON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$350,000 | 4548 S WALLACE ST
Owner: M &··· 🔒
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BLACK OAK MANAGEMENT LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$75,000 | 1232 W NORTH AVE | CASACURE, INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$50,000 | 2700 N CAMPBELL AVE | KEY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$1,000 | 6921 S WOLCOTT AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$23,020 | 5346 S MEADE AVE | PACC CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA PACC BUILDING GROUP LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$5,850 | 5374 N ELSTON AVE | Y. SHIN ELECTRIC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$5,000 | 1956 N SHEFFIELD AVE | Y. SHIN DESIGN & BUILD LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
HVAC Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$6,800 | 10320 S CLAREMONT AVE | CHICAGOLAND REHAB NETWORK, LTD | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$57,450 | 3401 N GREENVIEW AVE | HG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$103,814 | 1950 W PERSHING RD
Owner: LIT··· 🔒
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ABERDEEN DEVELOPMENT, INC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 35 E WACKER DR
Owner: DUS··· 🔒
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CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$20,000 | 3408 N CLARK ST | MCALLISTER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$19,300 | 7643 S SEELEY AVE | CRUZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-13 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$4,000 | 5922 N BROADWAY | AYRE STAGING | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$208,000 | 1010 S WELLS ST | BRANDTS BUILD, LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$15,000 | 1620 W ERIE ST
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
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GRACE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$10,000 | 2920 W PERSHING RD
Owner: YUN··· 🔒
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YUN HUA ZHANG | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$150,000 | 2565 W ARGYLE ST | HOUSE PLANT, INC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$2,800,000 | 3548 N CLARK ST | EMC INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$3,000 | 6730 N OLMSTED AVE | AYRE STAGING | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$30,000 | 1001 N NORTH BRANCH ST | R2 DESIGN-BUILD LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$200,000 | 6043 S DAMEN AVE | 360 CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$50,000 | 4331 N HERMITAGE AVE | A-WINDY CITY GARAGE CORPORATION | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$150,000 | 2800 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: MEN··· 🔒
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JANUSZ SMOLA CORPORATION | |
| 2026-08-13 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$65,000 | 755 W LAWRENCE AVE | NORTH CREEK BUILDERS, LLC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$400,000 | 11 E WALTON ST | ALANDE DRYWALL CORP | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$577,602 | 1048 E 81ST ST
Owner: SHE··· 🔒
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CRUNCH CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$93,000 | 8110 S TALMAN AVE | URBAN EXCELLENCE INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$200,000 | 6815 N WAUKESHA AVE | AGM HEATING AND COOLING LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$35,313 | 5140 S MASSASOIT AVE
Owner: AND··· 🔒
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NEW HORIZON RESTORATION INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$6,000 | 3925 N OLCOTT AVE | COUNTERPOINT CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$8,000 | 1321 S CALIFORNIA BLVD | DUNIGAN MASONRY CONST. CO. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Addition Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 1709 E 53RD ST | MY GREEN HOUSE HVAC LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$18,337 | 5237 S MELVINA AVE | NEW HORIZON RESTORATION INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$68,000 | 2633 E 79TH ST | J&S CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$6,000 | 1745 W 102ND ST | BOSS ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 45 W NORTH BLVD | KWASIGROCH ELECTRIC INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$29,867 | 2001 S MICHIGAN AVE |
LS CONTRACTING GROUP
Contact details pending
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| 2026-08-13 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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— | 2643 W ARMITAGE AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
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— | 4445 N PULASKI RD | — | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$4,000 | 2932 W SHERWIN AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 155 N WACKER DR
Owner: JBC··· 🔒
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REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Plumbing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 2644 N LAKEWOOD AVE | LS PLUMBING,INC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$4,000 | 3849 N KOSTNER AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$4,000 | 3420 W ROOSEVELT RD | MARK YOUR SPACE INC | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Plumbing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 104 W OAK ST | ZUNIGA'S PLUMBING, INC. | |
| 2026-08-13 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 333 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 333··· 🔒
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360 CONSTRUCTION LLC |
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 26,735+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 from official city sources.
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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.
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.
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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