Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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25,204 indexed permits · 18,170 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Newest permit 2026-10-14

PermitGrab tracks 25,204 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-14. 18,170 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-15.

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2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 222 E HURON ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. START DATE: 2/7/2026. END DATE… ROBERT LESNICKI
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2026-02-04 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 740 W FULTON MARKET FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10105982… fire alarm G & M ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS C
2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 4859 S LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 353 N CLARK ST HOIST CABLE REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 45-FLOOR, 1200FPM, PASSENGER … OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$185,000 224 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: JON··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 266. WORK … JC ANDERSON INC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 353 N CLARK ST HOIST CABLE REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 6500LB CAPACITY, 48-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSENGER(… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-02-04 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
— 2366 N CLYBOURN AVE ILLUMINATED, WALL, BUSINESS ID SIGN 4 FLASHTRIC INC
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2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,875 230 W MONROE ST
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 24 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 225 AMP SERVICE DISCON… 225A 24 circuits Add circuits FLAVIN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
$63,038 1958 N FREMONT ST INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 1000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, 40FPM, RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR, PU… residential DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
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2026-02-04 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$33,500 4838 W CONGRESS PKWY EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE LEEWAY WRECKING INC
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2026-02-04 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$287,917 2620 N CLYBOURN AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 5574 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… 5,574 roof sf replacement Re-roof AMERICAN ELITE RESTORATION LLC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$225,000 5476 S WOODLAWN AVE SPR; 2019 CBC; INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING TWO-DWELLING UNIT, 2-STORY MASONRY B… 2-story residential GREEN BUILDING PARTNERS INC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 552 W 119TH ST
Owner: POW··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: COMMERCIAL. PROJEC… commercial —
2026-02-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 5261 S KOSTNER AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. CHAIN LINK FENCE - 5'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 50'-0'… GOT DUMPED INC
2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1816 W RACE AVE FILE POST-CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATED WITH PERMIT B200443382. DETAILS:… service panel Panel service —
2026-02-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$300,000 1730 W FULLERTON AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION (BUILD-OUT) OF 1370 SQ FT VACANT SPACE … CENTRO REALTY & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC
2026-02-04 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$450,000 6411 S CHAMPLAIN AVE
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2-STORY + BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNIT BUILD… 2 units 2-story residential M STREET CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-02-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$12,000 5056 W DAKIN ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO ADD POWDER ROOM (NO SHOWER OR TUB) A… SOUTHPORT CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
— 65 W JACKSON BLVD REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101038670 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… COLM CONNOLLY BUILDERS INC
2026-02-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,200 4453 W THOMAS ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, … 3 HVAC systems replacement HVAC repair TOUCHSTONE GROUP SOLUTIONS INC
2026-02-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$50,000 1432 N ASTOR ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH ASSO… CITY PRO GENERAL CONT. INC
2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$6,000 2359 N RUTHERFORD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-02-04 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$75,000 1266 S ST LOUIS AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: LOW-SLOPED (<2:12… 5.76 kW solar Solar PV 548 ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$70,000 2221 E 96TH ST INTERNAL RENOVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, PER PLANS. 2-story residential ZK DECORATING CO INC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 6743 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC:INTERIOR ALTERATION AS PER PLANS FOR EXISTING TWO STORY MULTI-FAMI… 2-story CHR PAINTING & SERVICES INC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$7,000 7628 S EVANS AVE
Owner: REG··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE. USE AND OCCUPANCY TO REMAIN. REMOV… residential J & S REHAB SERVICES, INC
2026-02-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$80,000 4801 S KENWOOD AVE SELF-CERT CBC 2019:LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS W/NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM, FRAMING MODIFICA… 2-story residential AM REMODELING BUILDERS
2026-02-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3645 N SACRAMENTO AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL ONLY IN LIVING ROOM ONLY. L… —
2026-02-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 102 N HAMLIN BLVD REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 CENTRAL FURNACE(N80MSN0901714A A2… 1714A replacement J & SON'S HOME REPAIR INC
2026-02-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$100,000 9157 S ELLIS AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, 2 SPACE PARKING PAD, AND INTERIOR RENOV… BUILT WITH GRACE INC
2026-02-04 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2250 N CICERO AVE FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101041992. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… fire alarm ROBERT T ALESIA
2026-02-03 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$85,000 4842 N CALIFORNIA AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING TWO STORY PLUS BASEMENT… 2-story JACK'S CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, INC
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2026-02-03 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$34,416 2942 W FARGO AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 8.64 kW solar Solar PV WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY
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2026-02-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$30,000 1652 N BOSWORTH AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS IN 1ST THRU 4TH FLOORS OF EXISTING 4 STORY 6 D.… PANOPTIC GROUP LLC
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2026-02-03 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$32,400 4137 N HERMITAGE AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE QUALITY EXCAVATION INC
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2026-02-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,401 4739 W MONTROSE AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-02-03 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$17,312 11706 S WATKINS AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 10 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-02-03 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$14,767 1149 W GEORGE ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures line work replacement ABC PLUMBING, HEATING &
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2026-02-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$30,000 1646 N BOSWORTH AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS IN 1ST THRU 4TH FLOORS OF EXISTING 4 STORY 6 D.… PANOPTIC GROUP LLC
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2026-02-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$1,100,000 550 W ADAMS ST
Owner: GLL··· 🔒
SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING OFFICE SPACE ON FLOORS 11-1… EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION , INC.
2026-02-03 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$142,240 5242 S MORGAN ST SPR 2019 CBRC INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2-STORY MASONRY MULTI-UNIT (2-DU) … 2 units 2-story MZ CONTRACTING MANAGEMENT LLC
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2026-02-03 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,648 45 N AUSTIN BLVD INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW solar Solar PV UNITY SOLAR GROUP LLC
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2026-02-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$4,000 925 W FULTON MARKET 62 SQ/FT AWNING WITH 15 SQ/FT OF TEXT; WEST ELEVATION - GIBSONS THATCHER OAKS INC
2026-02-03 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 919 W FULTON MARKET NON-ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ID SIGN TO STATE "HARRISON STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT" WIT… ZIKEN SIGNAGE LLC
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2026-02-03 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 1155 W FULTON MARKET LED ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ID CHANGE OF FACE SIGN PERMIT. PLEX-FACE, RACEWAY MOUNT… ZIKEN SIGNAGE LLC
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2026-02-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$120,000 1944 N SPAULDING AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 7, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-02-03 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$41,312 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-02-03 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$2,000 1029 E 130TH ST INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED MONUMENT SIGN READING "LOGO TCA HEALTH NUTRITION & INNOVA… ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
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2026-02-03 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$12,945 8320 S HOYNE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1124 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… 1,124 roof sf replacement Re-roof ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST, LLC
2026-02-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$9,772 6025 S KOMENSKY AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 130'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES 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 25204+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-14 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; coverage varies by filing. 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 25,204 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 2026-10-14. Newest permit date: 2026-10-14. 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 25,204 indexed permits alongside 18,170 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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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 25204 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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Real estate investors
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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.
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