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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2026-01-28 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 8811 S ELIZABETH ST FOR PERMIT 101068942: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement VJJ PLUMBING
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2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
— 1406 W 47TH ST REPLACE 2 (TWO) 12" BY 36" TENANT PANELS READING "(LOGO) LITTLE CAESARS" FACING … replacement DOYLE SIGNS INC
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2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$13,769 8700 W BRYN MAWR AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$4,050 850 W SUPERIOR ST
Owner: JUL··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED (1) CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN FOR PICNIC A… FIRST AD SIGNS INC
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2026-01-28 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 819 W BELMONT AVE FOR PERMIT 101053221: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement R. CARROZZA PLUMBING CO
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2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 1 S WACKER DR
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR CAR 14, 4500LBS CAPACITY, 40STOPS, … SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
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2026-01-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$19,720 10242 S EMERALD AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-01-28 Addition
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$10,000 201 N SANGAMON ST DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101064854. REVISIONS INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL STAF… W. E. O'NEIL CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$3,650 5820 S WESTERN AVE INSTALLATION OF (1)10'7"L X 4'10"HT EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SINGLE FACED GRAPHIC … FIRST AD SIGNS INC
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2026-01-28 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 307 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: OLD··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107371… fire alarm SMG SECURITY HOLDING LLC,
2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
— 4241 W WASHINGTON BLVD REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101061436 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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2026-01-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 1616 N DAMEN AVE NONSTRUCTURAL PREPARATORY DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS WITH DEMO DR… SIAM SANTA STUDIO INC
2026-01-28 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 6700 S MERRILL AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… KR TECH GROUP,INC.
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2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 50 S LA SALLE ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 2/1/2026. END DA… MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
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2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 325 S MICHIGAN AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. START DATE: 2/1/2026. END DATE… HORIZON CONTRACTORS, INC.
2026-01-28 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 118 N PEORIA ST
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… fire alarm FORBEL ALARMS INC
2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$10,500 2627 N ELSTON AVE DEALS. BRANDS. WOW!: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE-LIT WALL SIGN (SOUTHWEST ELEVAT… OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$4,000 3335 W BELMONT AVE INSTALL A SET OF ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON THE STOREFRONT LOCATION (PEARL N… MONSIBIC INC
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2026-01-28 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4340 N CALIFORNIA AVE FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101051746. AFFECTS: 24 DWELLI… fire alarm FORBEL ALARMS INC
2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,200 5820 S WESTERN AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) 11'0"L X 7'0"HT INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDE PYLON FAC… FIRST AD SIGNS INC
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2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
— 550 W ADAMS ST
Owner: GLL··· 🔒
HOIST CABLE REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 18-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER E… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
— 10838 S MORGAN ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101064713 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… JUJUAN WILLIAMS
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2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 1406 W 47TH ST REPLACE 4' BY 17'6" ILLUMINATED RACEWAY MOUNTED CHANNEL LETTERS WALL SIGN READIN… DOYLE SIGNS INC
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2026-01-28 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,000 8105 S HALSTED ST
Owner: MER··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITION OF NON-LEAD BEARING WALL PA… B. LEONARD CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$267,000 10600 S OAKLEY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: PROJECT INCLUDES A FULL BASEMENT INSULATION RETROFIT, FULL KITCHE… CKA ENTERPRISES INC
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$85,000 635 W 119TH ST PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR REAR DECKS/STAIRS, REAR 6' IRON FENCE, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS I… NSX HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$30,000 2503 N LINCOLN AVE
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
SC 2019 CRBC: INTERIOR ALTERATION OF A SINGLE COMMERCIAL UNIT (ADDRESS 2505 N. L… EURO CRAFTSMEN INC.
2026-01-28 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$15,000 957 N TRUMBULL AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New installation New construction STARKS GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LLC
2026-01-28 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$5,000,000 5029 N LINCOLN AVE DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 5 STORY 47 D.U. BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR RETAI… 5-story 16-car garage NORTHSHORE DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC
2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$5,000 3233 W GRAND AVE 2019 CBRC: INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW UNIT HEATERS AT EXISTING 1 STORY COMMERCIAL W… 1-story commercial AMERICAN WEATHERMAKERS INC DBA NORTHERN WEATHERMAK
2026-01-28 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 227 W CHICAGO AVE FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101068348. AFFECTS: 56 DWELLI… fire alarm BULLDOG SEC AND COMM SYSTEMS INC
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,920 10045 S VERNON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$280,000 1036 N MARSHFIELD AVE
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
REAR BUILDING: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RENOVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 3 STORY/2UNIT R… 2 HVAC systems RONAN CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
— 4890 N HERMITAGE AVE FINAL REINSTATEMENT ON PERMIT NO 100976212 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPEC… INDEPENDIENTE INC
2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$539,832 6301 N SHERIDAN RD SPR 2019 CBRC: REPAIRS ONLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE TWO WATER RISERS IN G-H AND C-… BERNA CONSTRUCTION
2026-01-28 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$9,000 655 E 79TH ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 50 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 12, … TOTAL MASONRY, LLC
2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 114 E OAK ST
Owner: LAK··· 🔒
SIDE-ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ID SIGN TO STATE "GRAFF". 8'-3" ABOVE GRADE. SAJO, INC.
2026-01-28 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
— 2416 W CERMAK RD PERMIT PROCESS FOR FRONT LIT CHANNEL LETTER SET OVER PARKING LOT PHILIP A BRESNAHAN JR
2026-01-28 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$12,000 4552 S LECLAIRE AVE
Owner: BAJ··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC : REPAIRS TO TREE DAMAGED BACK SECTION OF EXISTING SFR residential HOME SHIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-01-28 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 140 S DEARBORN ST FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… fire alarm BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$11,000 1251 N ASHLAND AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 400A 20 circuits New installation MIKAS INC
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$38,690 3429 S ARCHER AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR PROPOSED ICE CR… CHICAGO-MEX CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 8930 S EUCLID AVE 2019 CBC SELF CERT: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY WITH BASEMENT S… ADVANCE RESTORATION GROUP LLC
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 2134 N CLIFTON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: BASEMENT ADDITION, NEW REAR DECKS AND INTERIOR RENOVATION IN AN E… WZ HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$9,550 10236 S VAN VLISSINGEN RD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-01-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$100,000 5115 N KENNETH AVE PROPOSED 2ND STORY ADDITION, REAR STAIRS, REMOVAL OF REAR DECK, REAR PATIO. AND … CHINH DANG
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,800 5071 W PENSACOLA AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 40 circuits New installation MK ELECTRIC SERVICES
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,500 5845 S LOOMIS BLVD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits Add circuits ELECT. SERV.BY STEVEN PILLAREL
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$38,000 1738 W 119TH ST REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 2 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(CARRIER 48FCE… 6A replacement MANNYS BUILDING MAINTENANCE & SNOW PLOWING LLC
2026-01-28 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,700 1227 W 97TH ST
Owner: EDD··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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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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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.
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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Chicago renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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