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25,204 indexed permits · 18,170 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.
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| Newest permit | 2026-10-14 |
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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 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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— | 2416 W CERMAK RD | PHILIP A BRESNAHAN JR | |
| 2026-01-28 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 227 W CHICAGO AVE | BULLDOG SEC AND COMM SYSTEMS INC | |
| 2026-01-28 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$100,000 | 5115 N KENNETH AVE | CHINH DANG | |
| 2026-01-28 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
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— | 4890 N HERMITAGE AVE | INDEPENDIENTE INC | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 300 N LA SALLE DR |
CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 25 N MICHIGAN AVE | HORIZON CONTRACTORS, INC. | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$270,000 | 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: 71 ··· 🔒
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DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$23,110 | 4132 S MOZART ST
Owner: TOD··· 🔒
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EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC. | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$1,110 | 4151 W HARRISON ST | FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CON | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$3,060 | 901 E 95TH ST |
JAYNCO ELECTRIC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 10 S DEARBORN ST
Owner: JPM··· 🔒
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SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Plumbing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$13,000 | 10507 S FOREST AVE |
BROWN'S PLUMBING & MECHANICAL CO
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| 2026-01-27 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$193,452 | 6200 S OAK PARK AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
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ACTIVE ROOFING LLC
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| 2026-01-27 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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— | 1735 N ASHLAND AVE |
BILLBOARDS INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$250,000 | 1532 W FULTON ST
Owner: APL··· 🔒
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THE BOWA GROUP INC | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$22,618 | 3603 W 57TH ST | EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC. | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$6,000 | 1618 N MCVICKER AVE |
CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 2638 N SEMINARY AVE | WATERMAX PLUMBING, INC | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Windows & Doors Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$3,100,000 | 5555 N CUMBERLAND AVE |
BLINDERMAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
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| 2026-01-27 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$5,000 | 643 N ORLEANS ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
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ZIKEN SIGNAGE LLC
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| 2026-01-27 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$1,180,000 | 5800 N MAPLEWOOD AVE |
STRONGHOLD DEVELOPMENT
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| 2026-01-27 |
Demolition Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
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$20,000 | 2029 N DAYTON ST
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
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CARLOS GROUP INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$22,700 | 3900 S NORMAL AVE |
CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
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| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 101 N WACKER DR |
KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
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| 2026-01-27 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$23,067 | 5331 S CHRISTIANA AVE | EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC. | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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— | 2361 S STATE ST |
KDN SIGNS INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Structural Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,800 | 2710 N ARTESIAN AVE |
HOLTON BROTHER'S INC.
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| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 300 N LA SALLE DR |
SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 919 W BELMONT AVE | FORBEL ALARMS INC | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 140 S DEARBORN ST | CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC | |
| 2026-01-27 |
Roofing Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$10,000 | 4431 N MARMORA AVE |
SEA BREEZE BUILDING SERVICES
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| 2026-01-27 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$250,000 | 3300 W FRANKLIN BLVD |
WINDWARD ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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| 2026-01-27 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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— | 1735 N ASHLAND AVE |
BILLBOARDS INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 8105 S MANISTEE AVE |
CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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| 2026-01-27 |
Interior Renovation Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$500,000 | 2211 N OAK PARK AVE |
MICHUDA CONSTRUCTION INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 201 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: RTA··· 🔒
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HORIZON CONTRACTORS, INC. | |
| 2026-01-27 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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— | 1735 N ASHLAND AVE |
BILLBOARDS INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,000 | 3309 N WHIPPLE ST |
JB ELECTRIC,INC.
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 1442 W FLETCHER ST |
ADVICE ELECTRIC,INC.
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| 2026-01-27 |
Signage Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
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$3,000 | 7840 S WESTERN AVE |
SIGNCO INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
New Construction Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
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$350,000 | 5000 W ARGYLE ST | MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC. | |
| 2026-01-27 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
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$400,000 | 1217 W FLOURNOY ST
Owner: MAD··· 🔒
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ALL STAR PAINTING & CONTRACTING, LLC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$2,500 | 8024 S OGLESBY AVE |
PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP.
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| 2026-01-27 |
Landscaping & Exterior Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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$3,170 | 5876 N KILBOURN AVE |
PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 160 E PEARSON ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
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RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
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| 2026-01-27 |
General Construction Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 3841 N CLAREMONT AVE |
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EC REMODELING INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Electrical Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 7341 S CHAMPLAIN AVE |
J&A ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
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| 2026-01-27 |
Fire Protection Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
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— | 444 W LAKE ST
Owner: RIV··· 🔒
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KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
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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.
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.
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PermitGrab indexes 25,204 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source.
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.
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.
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