Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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24,853 indexed permits · 17,931 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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PermitGrab tracks 24,853 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-11. 17,931 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-09.

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2026-01-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $22,330 6831 S WOLCOTT AVE
Owner: ALB··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $235,000 1 N WACKER DR
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 1775. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMO, N… VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
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2026-01-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $15,000 1334 W 56TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101065967 TO REPAIR/ REPLACE EXISTING ROOF OF… replacement Roof repair ALSAFFAWI CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $50,000 4744 W 79TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: RE-STRIPE EXISITNG ADA PARKING SPACES AND ADD NEW ADA SIGNEGE AND… CLARION CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $155,370 801 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: 801··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PUR… OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 333 S WABASH AVE
Owner: 333··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 16-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSENG… ×2 OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $36,080 6121 S RACINE AVE EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $19,000 2501 N KEELER AVE REPLACEMENT OF HOLELESS HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ON ONE(1) 5000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, … SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 333 S WABASH AVE
Owner: 333··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES, COMPENSATION MEANS SHEAVE, AND CAR BUFFER ON ONE(1)… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,500 1719 W TOUHY AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 4 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 4 circuits Add circuits TEXA ENGINEERING
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $30,000 71 E DIVISION ST REPLACEMENT OF DRIVE SHEAVE AND HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 20-FLOOR… NOUVEAU ILLINOIS INC.
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: 101··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101076095: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT GENERAL CO… replacement DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,700 1712 N WELLS ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… low voltage New installation ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS OF ILL
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 601 W POLK ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 1/14/2026. END D… SUPER ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO
2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 3440 S DEARBORN ST
Owner: VTR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101072173: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… replacement BLADE ELECTRIC & TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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2026-01-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $11,400 1619 N NEVA AVE INSTALLATION OF ONE 3'6" BY 3'3-1/2" NON-ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS WALL SIGN R… DOYLE SIGNS INC
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1410 S MUSEUM CAMPUS DR
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 1/13/2026. END D… TAYLOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 171 W RANDOLPH ST
Owner: PAL··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: INSTITUTIONAL. START DATE: 1/5/2026. E… GEORGE STASEVICIUS
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 728 W JACKSON BLVD REPLACE GOVERNOR ON PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1, 3500LBS CAPACITY @ 400FPM, 13 FLOORS,… TK ELEVATOR
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 3220 S ABERDEEN ST
Owner: LI ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101056996: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … SAHAGUN SILES LLC DBA SAHAGUN SILES PARTNERS
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,500 3646 S ARTESIAN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $9,566 1211 S PLYMOUTH CT LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 26 circuits New installation A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-01-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $15,000 1810 S HAMLIN AVE REMOVAL OF REAR SHED, PROPOSED 2 CAR GARAGE SERVING AN EXISTING 3 STORY SFR, PER… 3-story 2-car garage residential LOS DEVELOPMENT, INC
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2026-01-14 Addition
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1108 S WESTERN AVE FOR PERMIT 101072757: ADDITIONAL OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UND… CHAMPIONS HVAC HPD INC
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $2,900 7515 S LUELLA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT. ALTERATION… 2-story residential SSS REALTY CONSULTING, LLC
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 227 W MONROE ST
Owner: 227··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 9000LB CAPACITY, 60-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSEN… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $160,000 10 S CANAL ST
Owner: AT&··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3500LB CAPACITY, (#4) 30-FLOOR, (#2,#3) 27-FLOOR, 1000… SMART ELEVATOR COMPANY
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $19,000 500 N DAMEN AVE REPLACEMENT OF HOLELESS CYLINDERS ON ONE(1) 2100LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER … SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $91,878 613 W 47TH ST INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR, 100FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PUR… OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $20,000 520 S MICHIGAN AVE REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON TWO(2) 2500LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, 600FPM, PASSENG… PARKWAY ELEVATORS, INC.
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 333 S WABASH AVE
Owner: 333··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 32-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSEN… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $3,277 8760 W WILSON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits EV charger Add circuits KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-01-14 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $11,400 1619 N NEVA AVE INSTALLATION OF ONE 3'6" BY 3'3-1/2" NON- ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS WALL SIGN … DOYLE SIGNS INC
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2026-01-14 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $800,000 3142 S WELLS ST
Owner: 314··· 🔒
ERECT A NEW 3 STORY WITH BASEMENT MASONRY 3 DWELLING UNITS MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIA… 3 units 3-story residential DANNY'S CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
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2026-01-14 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $17,349 3622 S WINCHESTER AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 5.67 kW solar Solar PV AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC INC
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 — 71 W HUBBARD ST
Owner: AML··· 🔒
REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR #4, 4000LBS CAPACITY, 50 FLOORS (48… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,685 4938 N BELL AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAG… VIEWPOINT SERVICES INC DBA BROPHY EXCAVATION
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $232,000 2100 W FULLERTON AVE MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, 80FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER EL… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $16,400 36 S WABASH AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $75,000 1625 N CLYBOURN AVE 2019 CBRC SELF CERT INTERIOR REMODEL OF FORMER RETAIL SPACE TO PERSONAL SERVICE … 4-story commercial MGL PLUS INC
2026-01-14 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $1,164,250 1867 N FREMONT ST WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GAR… RECYCLEAN INC
2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $3,000 2719 W AUGUSTA BLVD SPR 2019 CBRC REVISION TO ISSUED PERMIT # 101062410.REVISE FROM 400 AMP DISTRIBU… 400A MG REMODELING SVCS CORP
2026-01-14 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $7,564 3630 N BERNARD ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… replacement JOHN BAETHKE & SONS PLUMBING
2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $200,000 1938 N BISSELL ST SPR 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION OF UNIT 2 WITHIN EXISTING 2-UNIT 3-STORY MASONRY BUILD… 2 units 3-story JAKE HILL
2026-01-14 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $17,200 3708 W 64TH PL
Owner: H L··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2158 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 2,158 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof YOUR HOME SOLUTIONS INC
2026-01-14 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $80,000 5618 N SPAULDING AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN BASEMENT FLOOR OF AN EXISTING 3 STORY RES… 3-story residential SYED HUSSAINI
2026-01-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $1,400 3010 N OLEANDER AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. CHAIN LINK FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 30'… —
2026-01-14 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $2,500,000 1500 N WELLS ST
Owner: 150··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 400A 40 circuits New installation KAYLA ELECTRIC CO - INC.
2026-01-14 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $58,792 6052 S AUSTIN AVE
Owner: JUS··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage KAPITAL ELECTRIC CO., INC
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
15,962 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,202 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,566 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,242 5.0%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
838 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
667 2.7%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
376 1.5%
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 24853+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-11 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.

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

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 24,853 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 2026-10-11. Newest permit date: 2026-10-11. 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 24,853 indexed permits alongside 17,931 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 24853 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?

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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.

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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.
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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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