Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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25,054 indexed permits · 18,063 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Newest permit 2026-10-12

PermitGrab tracks 25,054 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-12. 18,063 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-14.

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2026-01-12 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$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 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$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 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 111 S WACKER DR
Owner: 111··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107338… fire alarm CECO, INC.
2026-01-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$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 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$28,000 2391 N MILWAUKEE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 150 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … GCPRO, LLC.
2026-01-12 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$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 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$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
2026-01-11 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,750 3124 N ORCHARD ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,600 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof HOLMAN AND NACHTWEY COMPANY
2026-01-11 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 65 W JACKSON BLVD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL. START DATE: 1/1… REX ELECT. & TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-01-11 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,500 1934 N NEWLAND AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2026-01-10 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2713 N DRAKE AVE FOR PERMIT 101074864: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… replacement ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-01-10 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 4834 W ROSCOE ST FOR PERMIT 101068230: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … SOBERANIS, INC.
2026-01-10 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,500 4025 W WILCOX ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 3 circuits New installation MITCHELL ETELY
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2026-01-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2024 W ARMITAGE AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 19'-0' ' (LE… —
2026-01-10 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,000 7838 S LAFLIN ST
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK: REPLACE ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. LOCATIONS: … replacement ×2 JEK DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-01-10 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2361 S ALBANY AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ELECTRIYING RELIABILITY
2026-01-10 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,000 7715 S RHODES AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LARK KING ELECTRICAL CONTRACT
2026-01-10 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 8822 S KENWOOD AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 2 fixtures replacement ABM PLUMBING INCORPORATED,
2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$10,000 36 W 107TH ST SPR 2019 CBC. REPLACE PARTIALLY ENCLOSED REAR 2-STORY FRAME PORCH WITH NEW OPEN … 2-story residential EMTRAC CONSTRUCTION CORP
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2026-01-09 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 847 W FULTON MARKET FOR PERMIT 101073993: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONT… replacement CDO GROUP INC
2026-01-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$25,888 4530 S WOODLAWN AVE
Owner: LAT··· 🔒
REPAIR TO EXISTING DEMISING WALL AT 607 AND 608 GARAGE WALL. LOCATIONS: 2 RESIDE… ACTION CLEANERS INC DBA ACR INC
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 6536 S MINERVA AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW SECOND FLOOR REAR FRAME ADDITION TO EXISTING 3-STORY SFR WITH … 3-story residential KAS HOME IMPROVEMENT INC
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 605 N MICHIGAN AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 1ST… low voltage New installation ADVANCED WIRING SOLUTIONS
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2026-01-09 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,071,205 4233 W FERDINAND ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 41000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: EXI… 41,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$25,000 3140 W PERSHING RD
Owner: MIG··· 🔒
SPR CBC 2019 DECONVERT ATTIC TO ORIGINAL STORAGE USE AS PER PLAN. DECONVERT FROM… 4 units C. ROMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
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2026-01-09 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$50,000 1636 N MCVICKER AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1100 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 1,100 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 325 N AUSTIN BLVD FOR PERMIT 101062375: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… HTH MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 406 E 50TH PL FOR PERMIT 101070465: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… MCBREARTY CONSTRUCTION
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2026-01-09 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$50,000 3754 N OLCOTT AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,000 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-01-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$2,500,000 1045 W FULTON MARKET SELF-CERT: FIRST TIME TENANT BUILDOUT OF 2ND FLOOR FOR FURNITURE SHOWROOM. WORK … REDMOND CONSTRUCTION CORP.
2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$22,765 1555 N SANDBURG TER LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
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2026-01-09 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
$22,500 8741 S COLFAX AVE EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE MR MIGHTY ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$40,000 7940 S CARPENTER ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL AND … replacement UNITED FAMILY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,872 5230 N KENMORE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,000 1315 N NORTH BRANCH ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation LOW VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2026-01-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$24,000 7220 S LOWE AVE
Owner: TYR··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FR… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 6125 S KENWOOD AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 CHILLER(CARRIER, 30RC-1625S65HJ8-B,… replacement PRECISION HVAC SERVICES INC
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2026-01-09 Solar
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$655,144 4020 W 63RD ST SPR 2019 CBC: INSTALLATION OF NEW 144.96 KW SOLAR PV SYSTEM ON THE FLAT ROOF OF … 144.96 kW solar Solar PV TRANE U.S. INCORPORATED
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$65,000 112 E KENSINGTON AVE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 2-STORY REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH. REVISON TO PERMIT #1010705… 2-story FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$35,000 1908 N CICERO AVE EXISTING MIX USED BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR INTERIOR REHAB FROM RETAIL SPACE TO DAYCAR… INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-01-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$12,000 7111 N MASON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: SFR - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR NEW BATHROOM IN BASEMENT AS PER PL… MJZ HOME DESIGN, LLC
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2026-01-09 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
— 137 S STATE ST
Owner: ENW··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT#101076388 TO REMOVE INSTALLATION OF FIRE… fire alarm VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 18 S MICHIGAN AVE TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: EXTEND EXISTING PERMIT. TENT (OPEN SIDES) - ASSEMBLY - 420 … TRIANGLE SIGN AND AWNING INC
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1443 W GARFIELD BLVD FOR PERMIT 101067201: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … M-A-C CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INC
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2026-01-09 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$350,000 1725 W HUBBARD ST
Owner: 172··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION, WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, TO FIRST FLOOR TAP… 3,156 sf 2-story CHAS. BENDER COMPANY
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2026-01-09 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$20,565 1 N WACKER DR
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-01-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$15,800 10448 S TALMAN AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 217'… CPMOK PROPERTIES LLC
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2026-01-09 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$500,000 6029 S PRAIRIE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 3 STORY FRAME 3 D.U. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH FRONT BALC… 3-story residential CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-01-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 1619 N ARTESIAN AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… 808 BUILDERS, 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 25054+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-12 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 25,054 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 2026-10-12. Newest permit date: 2026-10-12. 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 25,054 indexed permits alongside 18,063 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 25054 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
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.
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