Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,128 indexed permits · 2,800 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Active contractors 2,800
Newest permit 2026-10-23

PermitGrab tracks 26,128 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-23, including 2,800 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-10-25
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INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14
📍 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Signage
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VJJ PLUMBING
2026-10-14
📍 2706 E 75TH PL
Plumbing
ACCESS ELEVATOR INC.
2026-10-14
📍 10436 S TORRENCE AVE
Other
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Permit data through 2026-10-23
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2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
— 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE CONCRETES SUNDAES MILKSHAKES: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (WEST ELEVATION FACING N MILWAUK… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,100 5316 W QUINCY ST REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 FLOOR FURNACE(WEATHERMAKER GAS FURN… 1 HVAC system furnace replacement HVAC repair AMALGAMATED SERVICES INC
2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$2,500 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE REAL FROZEN CUSTARD MADE FRESH EVERY HOUR REALLY: ILUMINATED WINDOW SIGN (WEST E… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2706 E 75TH PL FOR PERMIT 101071129: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… VJJ PLUMBING
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2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$12,000 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD: FOUR SIDED INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT GUND SIGN WITH… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$19,102 10436 S TORRENCE AVE NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, IN FRONT OF R… ACCESS ELEVATOR INC.
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$24,000 3041 N SOUTHPORT AVE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 2-STORY REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCATION… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-10-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$20,900 5927 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: VIC··· 🔒
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A 2-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 2 RESIDENTIAL … ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$50,000 954 N CAMPBELL AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101069205. WORK TO INCLUDE EXISTING JOIS… PRECISION HOME DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$17,718 5057 W ADDISON ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2299 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 2,299 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof EXCEPTIONAL EXTERIORS PLLC
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2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$3,850 33 W ONTARIO ST WE KINDLY SEEK A PERMIT TO INSTALL A WALL SIGN FOR MATTRESS FIRM ON THE WEST ELE… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$18,982 1 W SUPERIOR ST
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNOR CABLE AND TAIL SHEAVE ON ONE(1) 5000LB CAPACITY, 53-FLOO… NOUVEAU ILLINOIS INC.
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$29,587 7341 S GREEN ST NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, LOCATED IN FR… ACCESS ELEVATOR INC.
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD: DOUBLE SIDED INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED MENU BOARD: 6-10" H X… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$25,000 3512 N BOSWORTH AVE DEMOLITION OF A 1-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 N… BUILDER LUXURY INC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: 71 ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101088173: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRAC… VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$11,100 1062 S PLYMOUTH CT LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-10-14 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,300 4415 N BEACON ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… MARK'S TUCKPOINTING & REMODELING CO., INC.
2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,500 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD: DOUBLE SIDED DIRECTIONAL GOUND SIGN - 2'-0" H X 2'-6" W (… ×2 INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$26,145 7121 S ROCKWELL ST
Owner: VIC··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, LOCATED AT FR… ACCESS ELEVATOR INC.
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$38,600 2719 S KEDVALE AVE SPR 2019-CBRC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 3-STORY WOOD-FRA… LARC REMODELLING LLC
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$14,000,000 4641 N ASHLAND AVE DDS 2019 CRBC: ERECT A FIVE (5) STORY RESIDENTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING EXISTI… MACON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
— 1810 W JACKSON BLVD
Owner: REV··· 🔒
DDS CBC 2019: RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING 4 STORY BUILDING WITH 98 SRO SLEEPING U… LG ADVANTAGE GROUP LLC
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$12,000 6701 S CRANDON AVE FIRE SERVICE UPGRADE TO COMPLY WITH 2017 MANDATE ON (2) TWO EWGT PASSENGER ELEVA… ALL TYPES ELEVATORS, INC.
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$800,000 3844 N HERMITAGE AVE **SELF-CERT** 2019 CBC PROPOSED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY FRAME RESIDENCE WITH BAS… 2-story residential REAL VIEW DD LLC
2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (SOUTH ELEVATIO… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 334 S FRANKLIN ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10073315… fire alarm KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
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2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$100,000 420 W 65TH PL SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH BASE… MR MIGHTY ELECTRIC LLC
2026-10-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$300,000 5809 W DIVISION ST INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TO … BB&B DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$6,590 1260 N KOSTNER AVE WE SEEK A SIGN PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERSET (ALUMINUM/ACRY… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$21,500 8029 S BISHOP ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A 1-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL … MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC
2026-10-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$33,219 4512 S LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: BES··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 25 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… CORTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: 71 ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101088188: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRAC… VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$2,000,000 1859 N BURLING ST SC 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT, FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FULLY SPRINKLERED S… residential SAVANE PROPERTIES, INC.
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4835 W ALTGELD ST FOR PERMIT B200507177: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT GENERAL C… TRIAD ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CONCORDIA-TRIAD
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2026-10-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 4855 W WAVELAND AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$20,000 3328 N BELL AVE SPR 2019 CBC REBUILD REAR WOOD PORCHTO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENT REAL RESTORATION GROUP INC
2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
— 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE FLOATS JACKAMMERS CONES: VINYL WINDOW SIGN (EAST ELEVATION) - 3'-2" H X 26'-7" W… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$16,658 7447 W TALCOTT AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2ND STORY HOSPITAL CATH LAB… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-10-14 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$22,955 7746 S LUELLA AVE 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
2026-10-14 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1 E WACKER DR
Owner: STR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106676… fire alarm KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
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2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$15,000 5700 S CICERO AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 10201 S EWING AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 10/15/2026. END … CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$834,000 5821 N BROADWAY MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATORS: CAR 1; 2000LBS CAPACITY, 22 F… AMERIHOIST & ELEVATOR CO., INC
2026-10-14 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$42,200 2353 N CALIFORNIA AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 550 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 6, … MARK'S TUCKPOINTING&REMODELING
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2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,465 4056 W 55TH ST
Owner: GIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 6 circuits service panel New installation Panel service ANGEL S. GUILLEN
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2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$30,000 5101 N WINCHESTER AVE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 3-STORY REAR ENCLOSED WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCA… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,200 2231 W 71ST ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 14 circuits New installation BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2745 N HARLEM AVE FOR PERMIT 101064253: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… ATEC CONSTRUCTION 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 26,128+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-23 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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 26,128 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 2026-10-23. Newest permit date: 2026-10-23. 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 26,128 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.

1 workflow for Chicago research

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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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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 26,128 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.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

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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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