Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,464 indexed permits · 2,170 active contractors · 10,233 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,170 active contractors who pulled 12,464 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-08. Live tracking of 10,233 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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12,464
Indexed Permits
2,170
Active Contractors
10,233
Code Violations
452,634
Property Owners
2026-06-08
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-07
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Chicago had 1627 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 550 electrical, 466 hvac and 142 general construction. The average project value is $277,740.

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12,464 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2024-03-04 Fire Protection $9,500,000 135 N DESPLAINES ST DDS CBC 2019. CONSTRUCT NEW 9-STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK, FIRST FLOOR (1) LOA… CHICAGO COMMON PARTNERS LLC
2024-02-19 General Construction $100,000 10619 S ST LOUIS AVE PROPOSED 2 CAR GARAGE W/2ND FLOOR STORAGE SERVING AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR, PER P… ADAM IBRAHIM
2024-01-31 General Construction $350,000 3351 W 59TH ST SPR 2019 CBC - CONSTRUCTION OF A 1 STORY PLUS BASEMENT MASONRY BUILDING FOR NEW … COMPASS RESTORATION INC
2024-01-29 General Construction $2,123,914 7225 N GREENVIEW AVE SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND ELEVATOR SHAFT ADDITION TO CO… BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2024-01-23 HVAC/Mech $350,000 4735 W NORTH AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION, FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A 1-STORY MASONRY BUILD… JAM ENTERPRISE OF IL INCORPORATED
2024-01-12 Pool/Spa $100,000 608 N LONG AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO INCLUDE THE CONVERSION OF A 2-STORY SINGL… WORKHORSE CONSTRUCTION
2023-11-20 Fire Protection $36,887,188 955 N LARRABEE ST DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION 7 STORY, 79FT, 78 UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL B… AT MECHANICAL LLC
2023-08-02 Plumbing $20,000 7547 S EMERALD AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO RELATED WORK TO REAR ENCLOSED PORCH STRUCTURRE FOR… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2023-07-13 Roofing $45,000 2804 N LAKEWOOD AVE REPLACE EXISTING STAIR ENCLOSURE WITH NEW ENCLOSURE. REPLACE EXISTING ROOF DECK … DBR HOME BUILDERS LLC
2022-12-20 HVAC/Mech 545 E 50TH ST FINAL REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT NO 100803463 AND CHANGE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO PLU… PLUMBING SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED
2022-10-26 Fire Protection $38,000,000 1628 W DIVISION ST DDS CBC 2019 FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 13-STORY BUILDING WITH 121 DWELLING UNITS … NORCON, INC.
2022-07-27 Pool/Spa $12,000,000 566 W VAN BUREN ST (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) FOUNDATION / SUPERSTRUCTURE PERMIT FOR T… CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP CHICAGO LLC
2022-06-08 Signage $3,500 8548 S STONY ISLAND AVE INSTALLING A NEW 1 SIDED BOX SIGN ON WALL . REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC
2021-11-03 General Construction $300,000 1839 W NORTH AVE 2019 CBC SPR: ADDITION AND INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING F… 360 CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 20 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 84 permits/30d Active 401 (260) Solar $13,613 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 100 (61) Landscaping & Exterior $31,449 🔒 Reveal
3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 Active 84 (45) Signage $9,876 🔒 Reveal
4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 78 (64) Fence $7,515 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 47 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 66 (29) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 59 (35) Electrical $17,812 🔒 Reveal
8. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 9 permits/30d Active 55 (33) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
9. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 54 (31) Pool/Spa $20,294 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 53 (38) Roofing $35,483 🔒 Reveal
11. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 52 (40) Electrical $26,445 🔒 Reveal
12. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 48 (31) Solar $18,627 🔒 Reveal
13. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 8 permits/30d Active 46 (27) Electrical $10,136 Verifying…
14. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 8 permits/30d Active 46 (26) Electrical $9,960 🔒 Reveal
15. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 8 3 permits/30d Active 44 (43) Electrical $42,948 🔒 Reveal
16. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 5 permits/30d Active 44 (29) Electrical $5,977 🔒 Reveal
17. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 Active 44 (13) Demolition $34,785 🔒 Reveal
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 10 5 permits/30d Active 43 (27) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. HARBOR POINT 📞 Active 43 (16) Electrical $4,000 🔒 Reveal
20. KDN SIGNS INC 📞 ⚠️ 1 Active 42 (33) Signage $6,389 🔒 Reveal
21. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 42 (24) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
22. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 42 (24) Electrical $7,143 Verifying…
23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 34 3 permits/30d Active 42 (21) Fire Protection $68,673 Verifying…
24. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY 📞 42 (10) Signage $2,500 🔒 Reveal
25. SUNRISE SOLAR LLC 📞 3 permits/30d Active 39 (30) Solar $19,230 🔒 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 12464+ Chicago building permits — updated periodically 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, OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC., PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,170 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 2026-06-07. Updated daily • newest record from 2d 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 1,627 new building permits alongside 10,233 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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Who’s Building in Chicago?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Source
8437 S KILBOURN AVE WIL*** County assessor
5400 S HARPER AVE 204 RHO*** County assessor
6922 W 63RD PL WAL*** County assessor
8318 S KOLIN AVE AGU*** County assessor
8614 S KILBOURN AVE EDU*** 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 12464 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 periodically, 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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Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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