Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,492 indexed permits · 2,187 active contractors · 10,937 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,187 active contractors who pulled 13,492 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-18. Live tracking of 10,937 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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13,492
Indexed Permits
2,187
Active Contractors
10,937
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
2,466
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2026-06-18
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Chicago had 1755 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 595 electrical, 461 hvac and 177 general construction. The average project value is $115,272.

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13,492 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-02-09 Pool/Spa $3,250 6000 N CICERO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-02-09 Solar $15,000 5507 N MONT CLARE AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-02-09 General Construction $5,000 2900 E 91ST ST LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR … BSD MAZEL LLC
2026-02-09 Fire Protection 300 S WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107585… SMG SECURITY HOLDING LLC,
2026-02-09 General Construction $2,500 680 N JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… D.C.L. ELECTRIC
2026-02-09 Windows/Doors $3,500 2769 E 82ND ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… A.G.C. RENOVATION LLC
2026-02-09 Roofing $30,503 3405 W 76TH PL
Owner: OTI··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1251 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: HOME… ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST, LLC
2026-02-09 General Construction $7,000 1735 W 79TH ST
Owner: OCE··· 🔒
REPAIR (26% TO 50%) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR OF B… BSD MAZEL LLC
2026-02-09 Fire Protection 466 N PAULINA ST FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101075966. AFFECTS: 9 DWELLIN… BULLDOG SEC AND COMM SYSTEMS INC
2026-02-09 General Construction $50,000 830 N MICHIGAN AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER 101072336 TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL C… TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-02-09 Signage $380,000 648 N TRUMBULL AVE
Owner: TIM··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBC: NEW 2 STORY, TYPE VA, PREFAB MODULAR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE… NELSON RODRIGUEZ
2026-02-09 General Construction 9126 S ASHLAND AVE WRECK AND REMOVE UNPERMITTED CARPORT, NO REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL U… GARCIA CONSTRUCTION MCL…
2026-02-09 General Construction $8,900 1745 E 85TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2026-02-09 Fire Protection 50 S LA SALLE ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107502… CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-02-09 General Construction $5,500 3835 W 79TH PL
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-02-09 General Construction $2,000 7319 N GREENVIEW AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DUBROWSKI GROUP CORP
2026-02-09 General Construction 8754 S STONY ISLAND AVE FOR PERMIT 101053567: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… BUILDING BETTER CORP
2026-02-09 General Construction $1,500 2315 N RUTHERFORD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-02-09 Pool/Spa $20,390 10125 S SANGAMON ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-02-09 Fence $5,122 5427 N LAKEWOOD AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 20'-2' ' … CHALET ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-02-09 General Construction $160,000 3309 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: TEM··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REHABILITATION OF 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT DUPLEX UNIT AT EX… BENION ENTERPRISES
2026-02-09 General Construction $37,612 716 E 111TH ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-02-09 Plumbing $50,000 1560 N SANDBURG TER SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO REMOVE WALL BETWEEN LIVING ROOM AND … WTK REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-02-09 General Construction $1,000 5534 W NORTH AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SYSTEM I EMERGENCY LIGHTING. RECEPTACLE O… ELECTRICAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
2026-02-09 Structural $5,000 4722 W ERIE ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL U… CITY-WIDE CONSTRUCTION & REHAB COMPANY
2026-02-09 HVAC/Mech $150,000 6932 S LOOMIS BLVD 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY 2 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING INTERIOR A… G-SQUARED GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
2026-02-08 Solar $17,100 5952 S KOLMAR AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… ILLINOIS HOME RESTORE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-02-08 General Construction $300,000 1748 W CERMAK RD
Owner: ZEL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 40 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M…
2026-02-08 Plumbing $2,000 1909 W FARWELL AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… DENTZER PLUMBING AND SEWER…
2026-02-08 Signage $25,000 5901 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: ALI··· 🔒
CITGO: DYNAMIC FUEL PRICE UPGRADE TO EXISTING MID GROUND SIGN (NORTHEAST CORNER … R & L MAINTENANCE
2026-02-07 General Construction $12,000 1130 S ALBANY AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 11,… B & M INTERNATION CONSTRUCTION
2026-02-07 General Construction $20,000 3653 N MAGNOLIA AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … TY TRIER
2026-02-07 Roofing $18,700 6737 S KEELER AVE
Owner: IRM··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
2026-02-07 General Construction $10,000 5531 S MAY ST SPR CBC 2019: REVISION TO EXISTING PERMIT NO. 101063776/ REMOVE DUPLEX TO BASEME… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-02-07 Pool/Spa $30,000 340 N LARAMIE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 60 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 400 AMP SERVICE DISCON… ILLINOIS ELECTRICIANS GROUP INC
2026-02-07 General Construction $6,000 6106 W LAWRENCE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LIGHT IT UP ELECTRICAL CORP,
2026-02-07 Roofing $23,000 5434 W EDDY ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
2026-02-07 Plumbing $2,500 875 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: AME··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… C. F. TAFFE PLUMBING CO. INC.
2026-02-07 Pool/Spa $100,000 1301 W MADISON ST
Owner: MO ··· 🔒
SPR CBC 2019: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS/ EXPANSION OF EXISTING GYM TO ADJACENT SPACE/… THE OCARG GROUP, INC
2026-02-07 Fence 1747 N MONTICELLO AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 47'-3' ' …
2026-02-06 Plumbing $52,000 2511 W MOFFAT ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… HAYES COMMERCIAL LLC
2026-02-06 General Construction 5415 N SHERIDAN RD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
2026-02-06 Demolition $4,500 1427 W BELMONT AVE NONSTRUCTURAL PREPARATORY DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND M.E.P. S… LUNA HVAC INC
2026-02-06 Pool/Spa $200,000 3240 N LAKE SHORE DR SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR TENANT SPACE ALTERATIONS TO UNIT 17A/18A OF EXISTI… AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS
2026-02-06 General Construction $7,500 3303 S CARPENTER ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 30 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, M… TROOP CONTRACTING, INC.
2026-02-06 General Construction $24,887 5732 S LAFLIN ST ADA BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS. REMOVE TUB AND INSTALL SHOWER WITH ASSOCIATED FIXTUR… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC.
2026-02-06 General Construction $2,500 9925 S BEVERLY AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… BENION ENTERPRISES
2026-02-06 General Construction 3019 S UNION AVE
Owner: SON··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101069501: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … FLYINGFISHH&H INC
2026-02-06 Fire Protection 259 E ERIE ST
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107366… CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-02-06 General Construction $5,000 5827 S AUSTIN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … PETKO ELECTRIC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 98 permits/30d Active 455 (280) Solar $13,836 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 9 permits/30d Active 103 (47) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 87 (66) HVAC $7,561 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 79 (44) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 75 (45) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 72 (34) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 5 permits/30d Active 66 (17) Electrical $90,653 Verifying…
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 57 (31) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 51 (33) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 Verifying…
18. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 50 (36) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
19. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
20. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 48 (25) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. ROBERT MILCHLING 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 46 (43) Electrical $3,432 Verifying…
23. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
24. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
25. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13492+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and ROBERT LESNICKI. PermitGrab tracks 2,187 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-06-17. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,755 new building permits alongside 10,937 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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The motivated-seller list

10,937 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

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401 N WABASH AVE 1846 RIC*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 68-G PET*** 2 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** County assessor
777 N MICHIGAN AVE 600 JUN*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 1429 401*** 206 properties County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13492 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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