Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,735 indexed permits · 2,723 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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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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2026-08-07 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,000 5025 S WABASH AVE
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… PARK HUMBOLDT LLC
2026-08-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1217 W MONTANA ST
Owner: 121··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101079297: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… replacement LS PLUMBING,INC.
2026-08-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,500 7532 S PAXTON AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 30 circuits New installation TODAYS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
2026-08-07 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $5,800,000 2401 W CONGRESS PKWY DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 4-STORY SCHOOL TO CON… H&S REMODELING INC
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $60,000 4826 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR
Owner: ORE··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 / 2022 CBRC: A NEW BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE REPLACEMEN… 3 units 3-story New construction NP2 ENTERPRISE LLC
2026-08-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 2941 E 83RD ST
Owner: AHM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… NORMAN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2026-08-07 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1004 W HUBBARD ST
Owner: DIP··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: MIXED USE. PROJECT… —
2026-08-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $183,810 3205 N HALSTED ST
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FRONT ELEVATION REPLACEMENT IN EXIS… REVOLUTION HOME REMODELING…
2026-08-07 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 250 E SUPERIOR ST
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107585… fire alarm CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-08-07 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,800 3614 W 58TH ST
Owner: LOP··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 20 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCAT… shingle replacement LUCKY O RESTORATIONS INC
2026-08-07 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1734 N WOLCOTT AVE
Owner: 173··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101072199: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement LS PLUMBING,INC.
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $600,000 1851 W BYRON ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC. RENOVATION/REAR ADDITION TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WI… residential WZ HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2026-08-07 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $245,000 1225 N HERMITAGE AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… 2-story residential PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2026-08-07 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $50,000 3351 S INDIANA AVE
Owner: K F··· 🔒
NEW TWO STORY FRAME (VA CONSTRUCTION, R-5 OCCUPANCY) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… 2-story residential New construction K FUTURE BUILDERS, INC
2026-08-07 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,000 2638 N SPRINGFIELD AVE
Owner: PAD··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE ONLY, NO REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDE… —
2026-08-07 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 710 N FAIRBANKS CT
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108266… fire alarm ×3 CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-08-07 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 300 N LA SALLE DR
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107333… fire alarm MARK C APEL
2026-08-07 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 3020 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: RED··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:B200478620. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLI… fire alarm J&N ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-07 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,500 5735 S FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 19 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCAT… shingle replacement LUCKY O RESTORATIONS INC
2026-08-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,500 1514 W 72ND PL
Owner: DUN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 225A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-07 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1444 W BARRY AVE
Owner: 144··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101080619: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement KAMS INC
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $3,000 1655 S BLUE ISLAND AVE
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: SECOND FLOOR CONVERSION OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACES TO PRIVAT… 2-story BUILD FORCE INC
2026-08-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $27,000 1890 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING BATHROOM (NO ELECTRICAL WORK U… BARTS REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-07 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 2222 N HALSTED ST
Owner: DRE··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101057015: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement LS PLUMBING,INC.
2026-08-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 6111 S NATOMA AVE
Owner: JIM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $9,300 1715 W GRANVILLE AVE REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING OPEN WOOD FRONT PORCH AND STAIRS TO EXISTING S.F.R. … MARY KAY COSTELLO
2026-08-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $20,000 808 W 87TH ST
Owner: ZIA··· 🔒
2019 CBC SELF CERT: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT TENANT SPACE W… A&S CONSTRUCTION
2026-08-07 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $85,000 5605 N KARLOV AVE NEW 2ND FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRE REPAIR: DEMOLITION OF FRONT PORCH, REAR PORCH A… D&M PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
2026-08-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $100,000 4710 W SCHUBERT AVE
Owner: JAS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT - 4A CONTRUCTION -R5 DWELLI… BON BON DEVELOPERS LLC
2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $10,260 2549 W 80TH PL
Owner: DEL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW solar Solar PV SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-06 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $25,000 1555 N HALSTED ST
Owner: LPC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 35 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 600 AMP SERVICE DISCON… 600A 35 circuits Add circuits BLOCK ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $29,795 9606 S CLAREMONT AVE
Owner: NOB··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-06 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $11,130 11130 S WASHTENAW AVE
Owner: NOL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL PERMANENT-NOT REQUIRED BY CODE 14 KW FUEL … FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CON
2026-08-06 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 151 N FRANKLIN ST
Owner: 151··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108309… fire alarm SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $25,774 7948 S ST LAWRENCE AVE
Owner: PIE··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-08-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $70,000 111 S WACKER DR
Owner: 111··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: BUILDOUT OF NEW BASE BUILDING INACTIVE STORAGE ROOM ON PARKING LE… CLUNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.P.
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2026-08-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $155,000 5251 N BROADWAY
Owner: LAN··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 1 STORY RETAIL BUILDING. A… DCS MIDWEST LLC
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $128,000 7716 S WOLCOTT AVE INTERIOR REHAB + REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ENCLOSED & OPEN REAR WOOD PORCH (SAME S… 2-story residential KM CONSTRUCTION EXPERTS LLC
2026-08-06 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,000 2448 W PENSACOLA AVE
Owner: 244··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE TIR CONAILL CONCRETE INC
2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $30,520 8455 S WABASH AVE
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 11.5 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-06 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $40,000 3845 W ROOSEVELT RD
Owner: ROO··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 6577 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF OF … 6,577 roof sf IMAGE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
2026-08-06 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1830 W FULLERTON AVE
Owner: FR ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101075982: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement TRUSTY PLUMBING, INC.
2026-08-06 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,499 1324 W PRATT BLVD
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures replacement ABC PLUMBING, HEATING &
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2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $28,085 2123 N MELVINA AVE
Owner: OCA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $400,000 834 W FULTON MARKET
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR ALTERATION (NON STRUCTURAL) - INCLUDING PLUMBING,… KERN KONSTRUCTION, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION
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2026-08-06 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $17,995 2627 N SHEFFIELD AVE
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4435 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 4,435 roof sf shingle replacement CHAMPION ROOFING INC
2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $16,115 8817 S EGGLESTON AVE
Owner: REY··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-06 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,255 6621 S RHODES AVE
Owner: HUR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LAKEFRONT ELECTRIC
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
17,170 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,505 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,676 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,368 5.1%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
909 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
720 2.7%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
387 1.4%
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 26,735+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 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 26,735 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.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

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.

What construction appears in Chicago permit records?

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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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 26,735 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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