Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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21,278 indexed permits · 15,646 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-04

PermitGrab tracks 21,278 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-09-04. 15,646 code violations in the same area, newest published 2026-09-08. Newest published record: 2026-09-07.

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Permit data through 2026-09-04

21,278 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-09 General Construction $10,000 2545 W 39TH PL SPR 2019 CBRC. REVISION TO EXISTING PERMIT 101063657. INCLUDE REBUILD OF FIRE-DA… 2-story MUSICK LOSS MANAGEMENT, INC.
2026-01-09 Structural $22,000 5100 W FULLERTON AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 16,… 200 roof sf replacement Roof repair MENDEZ MASONRY
2026-01-08 Fire Protection 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: 71 ··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… fire alarm BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-01-08 General Construction $30,000 643 E 71ST ST MASONRY LINTEL REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING MASONRY 4 STORY MIXED USED BUILDING. NO CH… 4-story ONE HORIZON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-01-08 Electrical $1,400 5858 S RUTHERFORD AVE
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-08 Roofing $25,000 1620 W 100TH PL
Owner: HYD··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING ROOF STRUCTURE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT TREE… GCPRO, LLC.
2026-01-08 Electrical $4,000 10971 S CHURCH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICES LLC
2026-01-08 Fire Protection 333 S WABASH AVE
Owner: 333··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107598… fire alarm ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
2026-01-08 Electrical $5,480 3530 W 72ND ST
Owner: C H··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-08 HVAC/Mech $80,000 7335 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
SELF CERT CBRC 2019: REHAB TO EXISTING 1 1/2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY MASONRY BUILDIN… 2-story residential AFFILIATED RESTORATION CONTRACTORS, INCORPORATED
2026-01-08 General Construction 1524 W 18TH ST
Owner: ARA··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101006482: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … JLG CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-08 Fire Protection 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107282… fire alarm CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-01-08 Structural $7,800 4900 N WHIPPLE ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 600 roof sf replacement Roof repair J & P MASONRY INC
2026-01-08 Windows/Doors $28,600 3853 W 60TH PL SPR 2019 CBRC: 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT, NEW MEPS PER PLANS. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT… 1,245 roof sf tile replacement New roof ERNESTO PADILLA
2026-01-08 HVAC/Mech $80,000 5045 W ERIE ST SELF-CERT 2019; RENOVATE THE EXISTING 2-STORY BRICK, TYPE IIIB WITH 2-RESIDENTIA… 2-story 3 beds residential SHILAS CORPORATION
2026-01-08 Plumbing $5,000 1700 E 56TH ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR KITCHEN REMODEL, REMOVAL OF NON-LOA… MB DECORATION INC
2026-01-08 General Construction 2014 W CHURCHILL ST FOR PERMIT 101073136: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … C.A.E. BUILDERS, INC.
2026-01-08 Structural $5,900 4604 N SPAULDING AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 700 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 700 roof sf replacement Roof repair J & P MASONRY INC
2026-01-08 Electrical $5,700 12127 S STEWART AVE
Owner: WYD··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 225A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-08 HVAC/Mech $144,115 3340 W CARROLL AVE DDS / 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101051702 FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE HVAC SYSTE… 14 units 3-story residential POWERS & SONS CONSTRUCTION
2026-01-08 Roofing $1,620,501 2006 S ALLPORT ST PROPOSED 3 STORY/6 UNIT RESIDENCE W/BASEMENT, ROOF DECK/ENCLOSURE, FRONT PORCH, … 6 units 3-story 2-car garage residential JM PROPERTIES 88 LLC
2026-01-08 Plumbing $15,000 1212 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: APH··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO REPLACE DRYWALL, WITH SOME RECONFIGU… replacement FRESH LOOK CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-01-08 Fire Protection $500,000 2429 N ROCKWELL ST SPR 2019 CBC. NEW TWO STORY FRAME (VA CONSTRUCTION TYPE AND R-5 OCCUPANCY) SFR W… 2-story residential sprinkler KD INVESTMENT SERVICE INC
2026-01-08 General Construction $10,000 7564 N MILWAUKEE AVE ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 2 BOXES AND EQUIP… ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, INC
2026-01-08 Electrical 3801 N TRIPP AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SYL PRO ELECTRIC
2026-01-08 HVAC/Mech $256,487 3514 N SOUTHPORT AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR INSTALLATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PA… INTERIOR GLAZING SYSTEMS LLC
2026-01-08 Electrical 4922 S CORNELL AVE
Owner: RAI··· 🔒
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ASSOCIATED WITH PERMIT 101059977. DETAILS: ADD ADDIT…
2026-01-08 General Construction $20,000 2856 N CENTRAL PARK AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING 2 CAR DETACHED FRAME GARAGE AS PER PL… PAM GROUP LLC
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Permit Types in Chicago
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 21278+ Chicago building permits — newest published record: 2026-09-07 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Chicago permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 21,278 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-09-04. Newest published record: 2026-09-07. 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 21,278 indexed permits alongside 15,646 active code violations. 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.

How to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, 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, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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Chicago Electrical Permit Leads: 1,805 Verified Electrician Phones (2026)

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Roofing Permit Leads in Chicago, IL: Tear-Offs, Storm Repairs, and Re-Roofs from the Daily Permit Feed (2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 21278 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?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors can research Chicago activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Chicago permit data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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.
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