Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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22,899 indexed permits · 16,528 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Newest permit 2026-09-20

PermitGrab tracks 22,899 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-09-20. 16,528 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-21.

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2026-01-12 Signage $4,000 400 S WELLS ST ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN; 106 SQ/FT; NORTH ELEVATION - BLOC CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS INC
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2026-01-12 General Construction 171 N LA SALLE ST FOR PERMIT 101072777: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… ADVANCE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC
2026-01-12 Signage $90,000 311 W HURON ST SC 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF VACANT OFFICE SPACE ON THE 14TH FLOOR. SCOP… RAM MECHANICAL SERVICES, LLC
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2026-01-12 Plumbing 1903 S HALSTED ST FOR PERMIT 101058790: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement DAVID MECHANICAL LLC
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2026-01-12 Electrical $15,000 5423 S WABASH AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 30 circuits New installation CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-01-12 Demolition $10,000 3144 W DIVERSEY AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAMED MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARA… ALL CONCRETE CONTRACTORS INC
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2026-01-12 Fire Protection 435 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: TRI··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106315… fire alarm AMS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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2026-01-12 General Construction 111 W MONROE ST
Owner: STA··· 🔒
WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS/ REPLACEMENT ON TWO(2) 4000LB CAPACITY, 26-FLOORS, 700FPM, … OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-12 Roofing $30,000 2708 N LEHMANN CT SC 2019 CBRC: REPLACE EXISTING DECKING WITH NEW PORCELAIN PAVERS & TURF, AND AD… 8 units 4-story CHICAGO ROOF DECK & GARDEN, LLC
2026-01-12 General Construction 425 S WABASH AVE REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 6000LB CAPACITY, 14-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENG… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
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2026-01-12 General Construction $80,000 738 N SPRINGFIELD AVE SELF CERTIFIED 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING… 2-story ZDA REMODELING INC
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2026-01-12 General Construction $200,000 2555 N ST LOUIS AVE SELF CERTIFIED 2019 CBC. ERECT 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT FRAME ADDITION & INTERIOR R… NEW ERA CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-01-12 Solar $17,100 2315 N RUTHERFORD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 7.22 kW solar Solar PV CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-01-12 General Construction $1,000 953 W BELMONT AVE REVISION TO PERMIT # 101073104 TO REVISE ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM. ALL OTHER WOR… MICO, INC.
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2026-01-12 General Construction $15,000 6605 S MARYLAND AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-12 Demolition $103,000 2600 N CLARK ST WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING QUALITY EXCAVATION INC
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2026-01-12 Plumbing $20,000 7829 S ESCANABA AVE
Owner: EQU··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 7 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 7 fixtures standard replacement Water heater VJJ PLUMBING
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2026-01-12 General Construction $53,378 5501 W GRAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALERATIONS IN EXISTING 1-STORY WAREHOUSE TO BUILDOUT A R… C & P INSTALLATIONS, INC.
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2026-01-12 Roofing $28,000 5243 N LARAMIE AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New installation New construction SAHAGUN SILES LLC DBA SAHAGUN SILES PARTNERS
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2026-01-12 Roofing $65,000 438 W ST JAMES PL SPR - 2019 CBC - NEW METAL PERGOLA AT EXISTING ROOFTOP DECK AT EXISTING 5 STORY … 4 units 5-story residential CHICAGO SPECIALTY GARDENS, INC
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2026-01-12 Demolition $250,000 33 E IDA B WELLS DR SELF-CERT: PHASE 1 OF 2. INTERIOR DEMOLITION ONLY OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS… PEPPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-01-12 General Construction 323 E WACKER DR
Owner: SWI··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF DESTINATION DISPATCHING SYSTEM ON THREE(3) 3500LB CAPACITY, 500FP… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-12 Roofing $2,000,000 1642 N ORCHARD ST SPR 2019 CBC : FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A 4 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH TWO … 4-story residential RYE BUILDERS, INC.
2026-01-12 General Construction $400,000 3809 N WHIPPLE ST SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS,… 2-story residential NORTH SHORE HOUSING, INC
2026-01-12 HVAC/Mech $50,000 6822 S JUSTINE ST SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING TWO-UNIT RESIDENCE. WORK CALLS FOR THE IN… residential PNC REMODELING INC
2026-01-12 Roofing $250,000 1323 E HYDE PARK BLVD SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ADDITION TO REAR OF HOME APPROXIMATELY 12FT X 14FT INCLDUIN… H MADRIGAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-01-12 Pool/Spa $450,000 6409 S EBERHART AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW TWO-FLAT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE … TOMORROWS INTERIORS CORPORATION
2026-01-12 General Construction $75,000 1409 W ERIE ST SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK COACH HOUSE INTERIOR RENOVATION AS PER PLAN… PV CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-01-12 Signage $650,000 3640 W CORNELIA AVE SC 2019 CBC: THIS DESIGN IS BASED ON FULLY REVIEWED AND APPROVED PROTOTYPE PLANS… 2-story residential AMP CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-01-12 General Construction $43,032 1130 W CORNELIA AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: PARTIAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 2-STORY, TYPE IIIA MAS… CASA NOVA CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-12 Plumbing 12260 S CARONDOLET AVE FOR PERMIT 101043304: ADDITIONAL OTHER CONTRACTOR. ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONTRACT… REICHELT PLUMBING, INC.
2026-01-12 Fire Protection 111 S WACKER DR
Owner: 111··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107338… fire alarm CECO, INC.
2026-01-12 Structural $28,000 2391 N MILWAUKEE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 150 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 150 roof sf replacement Roof repair GCPRO, LLC.
2026-01-12 Fire Protection 121 W WACKER DR
Owner: CAN··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107331… fire alarm NDP ELECTRIC,INC.
2026-01-12 Electrical $35,000 10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: 101··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… low voltage K&K ELECTRICAL CONTROL INC
2026-01-12 Roofing $45,000 1830 N ST LOUIS AVE REVISION OF PERMIT # 101070003. UPDATE ROOF PLAN, ENLARGE (2) OCCUPIABLE ROOF DE… residential E.R.A. RENOVATIONS LLC
2026-01-12 Plumbing $75,000 4111 N LAWLER AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101057016 TO REVISE ADDED INTERIOR ALTE… ANDERSONVILLE REMODELING LLC
2026-01-12 HVAC/Mech $175,000 130 S JEFFERSON ST INTERIOR ALTERATIONS EXISTING 4TH FLOOR OFFICE SUITE 400 WITHIN 5 STORY TYPE IV … 5,367 sf 5-story R2 DESIGN-BUILD LLC
2026-01-12 Roofing $350,000 1836 N FAIRFIELD AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FULL GUT INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRAM… 2 units 2-story residential CARROLL STREET PROPERTIES, LLC
2026-01-12 Fire Protection 333 W WACKER DR
Owner: BIT··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107583… fire alarm ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
2026-01-12 General Construction $425,000 3501 S PULASKI RD
Owner: HRE··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO INCLUDE NEW ADA RAMP,… NOVAK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-01-12 General Construction $125,000 9722 S LEAVITT ST SPR 2019 CBC: 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENC… DA CAPO, INC.
2026-01-12 Electrical 2701 E 114TH ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. START DATE: 1/12/2026. END DATE: 1/12/2027. ALL W… EMCOR HYRE ELECTRIC CO. OF IND
2026-01-12 General Construction $140,000 912 N RICHMOND ST SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT IN BASEMENT IN AN EXISTING 6 DWELLING UN… 6 units 3-story residential GLADSTONE BUILDERS INC
2026-01-12 Structural $10,000 5641 W DIVISION ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 300 roof sf replacement Roof repair MEDLOCK CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-01-12 Pool/Spa $40,000 944 N DAMEN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR/EXTERNAL RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING 1ST FLOOR FRON… 5 HVAC systems EJC PARTNERS LLC
2026-01-12 Structural $3,150,000 1300 S CLINTON ST "SPR / 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PARKING GARAGE RAMP OF AN EX… 2-story STRUCTURECARE LLC
2026-01-12 General Construction $90,000 2932 N FAIRFIELD AVE SC 2019 INTERIOR ALTERATION OF SECOND FLOOR, EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, E… SARAH SLIVA
2026-01-12 HVAC/Mech $75,000 3308 W DIVERSEY AVE SELF CERTIFICATION CBC. INTERIOR REMODELING OF THE FIRST-FLOOR UNIT AND BASEMENT… 2-story residential TIME DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-01-12 General Construction $160,000 2947 N KIMBALL AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRAME, 28' HT… ASHLEY ELGATIAN
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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 22899+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-21 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.

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Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 22,899 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 2026-09-20. Newest permit date: 2026-09-21. 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 22,899 indexed permits alongside 16,528 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 22899 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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Chicago permit data, by use case

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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
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