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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SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-10-14
📍 400 S STATE ST
Electrical low voltage New installation
KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
2026-10-14
📍 334 S FRANKLIN ST
Fire Protection fire alarm
NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-10-14
📍 2133 W RICE ST
Electrical 100A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits
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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 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,600 400 S STATE ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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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 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,000 2133 W RICE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
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2026-10-14 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$1,270,550 601 E 32ND ST MODERNIZATION OF (3) THREE EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND (1) ONE HYDRAULIC PASSENGE… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-10-14 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$18,200 4150 W LAKE ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… QUALITY BRICK INC
2026-10-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$2,000 5869 N MILWAUKEE AVE ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD SPRECHER ROOT BEER: ILUMINATED WINDOW SIGN (WEST ELEVATION… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-10-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$33,500 923 W 54TH ST EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$50,000 6809 S CALUMET AVE
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101082278. TWO BEDROOMS WERE ADDED IN THE BASE… ROBERT'S CONSTRUCTION
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$37,831 2332 S MARSHALL BLVD SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1193 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 1,193 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof REMODELING RAMIREZ 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 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 6301 N SHERIDAN RD TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 25 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 250 FT. LOCATI… LS CONTRACTING GROUP, INC.
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 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 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$130,000 15 E OAK ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO BUILDING PERMIT #101066751 TO REVISE TWO PRIVAT… BIG CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$250,000 4650 W NORTH AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 29,… (XRB) CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC.
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$45,000 600 E GRAND AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/14/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 10/14/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 10/19/2… 1,368 sf TECHNOTRIX INC
2026-10-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$22,000 2221 N LOWELL AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATIO… DARDON CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,000 1821 S KILBOURN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$375,000 1327 W OHIO ST SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT A NEW 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMEN(OCCUPANCY… 2-story residential MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC.
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 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 315 S PEORIA ST
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
DOOR OPERATOR UPGRADE ON (2) EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS: CAR 1; 2100LBS CAPACITY 10 … OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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
— 221 E HURON ST REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON (5) FIVE EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS: CAR 22; 12,500LBS CAPACI… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1726 W HENDERSON ST FOR PERMIT 101035832: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … PRESTIGE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$16,000 3119 S GILES AVE
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 1800 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED ROLL R… 1,800 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof NOMBACH COMPANY INC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$9,388 1248 W CARMEN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits battery New installation Battery storage ION DEVELOPER
Contact details pending
2026-10-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$20,000 6273 N KNOX AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY/FRAME RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE FIRST BUILDERS GROUP INC
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,500 7415 S EAST END AVE ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 3 BOXES AND EQUIP… ALL CELL INC
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$5,000 4726 N SPRINGFIELD AVE PROPOSED REPLACEMENTOF REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH FOR A 3 DWELLING UNIT TWO STORY MASO… CONTRACTOR'S FINANCE CENTRAL…
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$25,000 1823 N FAIRFIELD AVE SPR 2019, CBC: ERECT TWO ROOF TOP DECKS WITH PERGOLA TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY MASO… UNIQUE BUILDERS INC
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$180,000 4912 N HOYNE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC CONSTRUCT A 2 STORY REAR TYPE VA FRAME ADU COACH HOUSE WITH A 2 CA… 2-story 2-car garage residential APONI CG LLC
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2415 S TROY ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4406 S KILPATRICK AVE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ASSOCIATED WITH PERMIT 101077799. DETAILS: CHANGE OF… —
2026-10-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 1419 W 49TH PL
Owner: RAF··· 🔒
ERECT 22 ' X 25' X 13.8' CARPORT WITH WOODEN ROOF AND METAL COLUMNS. LOCATIONS: … OLGUIN BRO'S CONSTRUCTION
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,000 3550 S MORGAN ST
Owner: LAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 1000 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS… 1000A 40 circuits New installation CAMPBELL ELECTRICIANS INC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,000 4413 W LAKE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 600 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 600A 3 circuits New installation STOK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC
2026-10-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,000 4159 W 58TH ST PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 86'-0' … —
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$420,000 6449 S ST LAWRENCE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY, 2-UNIT RESIDENTIAL FRAME BUILDING W/ BASEMENT, 5A CON… 2 units 2-story residential BKRS DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$248,450 2835 N SHEFFIELD AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 18000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: WHO… 18,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof NORTON SONS ROOFING CO INC
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$919,251 110 E DELAWARE PL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 2 MAKE UP AIR UNIT(DAIKEN CAH015GDCM)… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC repair G3 CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$75,000 1335 W DEVON AVE REVISIONS TO ISSUED PERMIT #101083730 DUE TO EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2019 CBRC SELF… D RELIABLE CONTRACTOR INC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 10143 S MORGAN ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL (NO ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER T… TOTAL 360 GROUP LLC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 5033 N MOZART ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits battery New installation Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4809 W 44TH ST APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: RESIDENTIAL. PROJ… —
2026-10-14 Addition
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$750,000 1006 N WESTERN AVE SPR 2019 CRBC FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE CONVERSION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING … LIBOT CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD
2026-10-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$3,000 1360 N ASHLAND AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 12/14/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 10/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 01/02/2… DESIREE PEARSON BLUE PEAK TENTS INC.
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3059 N LEAVITT ST FOR PERMIT 101078238: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … ALTEZA GROUP LLC
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,500 321 W 102ND ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 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.

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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 26,128 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.

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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.

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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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