Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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22,504 indexed permits · 16,389 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Newest permit 2026-09-13

PermitGrab tracks 22,504 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-09-13. 16,389 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-17.

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2026-09-16 Roofing $16,615 1206 W 97TH ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1900 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 1,900 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof GREEN ATTIC INSULATION INC
2026-09-16 General Construction $5,000 123 N WACKER DR
Owner: I&G··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-09-16 Signage $1,000 3951 W 103RD ST SIGN #2 DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY 17.5" L.E.D. ILLUM. LETTERSET - LINEAR ON NORTH BUIL… SANFORD & SIGN INCORPORATED
2026-09-16 Signage $3,000 9943 S HALSTED ST INSTALLING A NEW CHANNEL LETTER SIGN USING EXISTING WIRES FOR CONNECTION. REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC
2026-09-16 Signage $1,000 3951 W 103RD ST SIGN #3 MINUTE CLINIC 18" L.E.D. ILLUM. LETTERSET - LINEAR ON NORTH BUILDING FAC… SANFORD & SIGN INCORPORATED
2026-09-16 Solar $28,085 8426 S CARPENTER ST
Owner: LEO··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 Signage $1,000 6417 W HIGGINS AVE SIGN 2 DRIVE THRU PHARMACY 14" L.E.D. ILLUM. LETTERSET - LINEAR ON EAST BUILDING… SANFORD & SIGN INCORPORATED
2026-09-16 Fence $10,765 4931 N MAGNOLIA AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 93'-0' ' … COBBLESTONE EXTERIORS LLC
2026-09-16 General Construction $21,945 5352 W BELDEN AVE NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 400LB CAPACITY, INCLINED STAIRLIFT, PURSUANT T OTHE S… DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
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2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech $60,000 1419 W DIVERSEY PKWY DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION ONLY OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS, MECHANICAL, ELEC… KEYSTONE CONSTRUCT, LLC
2026-09-16 Roofing $10,000 1412 N ELK GROVE AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO EXISTING PRIVATE ROOF DECK INCLUDING INSTALLATION O… PITCH CONCEPTS LLC
2026-09-16 Solar $21,245 1637 S JEFFERSON ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 General Construction $50,000 1625 N KEELER AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ADDRESS VIOLATIONS AND DECONVERT SECOND … 1 units residential New construction COLMEX GROUP, LTD
2026-09-16 Fence $7,426 3004 N AVERS AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 54'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-09-16 Roofing $10,000 1146 S WABASH AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(LENNOX LGH060… 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair SERVICE TECH HEATING & COOLING INC
2026-09-16 Solar $34,070 5831 W WARWICK AVE 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 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 Signage 3951 W 103RD ST SIGN #22 FACE REPLACEMENTS ON FREESTANDING SIGN SANFORD & SIGN INCORPORATED
2026-09-16 General Construction $147,700 11601 W TOUHY AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 4000LBS CAPACITY @ 100FPM, 2 F… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-09-16 Solar $15,330 4424 N SPRINGFIELD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW solar Solar PV CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-09-16 General Construction 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: 101··· 🔒
REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR #13, 4000LBS CAPACITY, 22 FLOORS, S… TK ELEVATOR
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2026-09-16 Solar $5,985 9745 S HARVARD AVE
Owner: LUT··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 General Construction $16,480 6240 N ARTESIAN AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 500 roof sf replacement Roof repair NORTH SHORE BRICKWORK & WINDOW
2026-09-16 General Construction $3,000 1608 W NORTH AVE BIG K SERVICES LTD.NEW ILLUMINATED ID WALL SIGNLOCATION: SOUTH ELEVATIONFACING: … PRO IMAGE PROMOTIONS INC
2026-09-16 Solar $7,695 5836 S MAYFIELD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 Electrical $2,662 2626 N LAKEVIEW AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
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2026-09-16 Windows/Doors 123 W MADISON ST
Owner: GK ··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF DOOR OPERATOR ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 22-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEV… SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
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2026-09-16 General Construction $3,000 1819 W DIVISION ST
Owner: RSR··· 🔒
NON-ILLUM DOUBLE FACED BANNER READS LOGO ANN SATHER RESTAURANT & CATERING NORTH … OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
2026-09-16 Solar $18,680 2243 N NAGLE AVE 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 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa $2,700 7100 N SIOUX AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits EV charger add_circuits ANGEL S. GUILLEN
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2026-09-16 General Construction $140,826 2237 W ROSCOE ST INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2500LBS CAPACITY @ 150FPM, 5 FLOO… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-09-16 General Construction $80,500 900 W NELSON ST NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 6500LB CAPACITY, 8-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
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2026-09-16 General Construction $9,500 721 E 104TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 5 circuits New installation ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-09-16 Solar $29,795 1711 W 101ST ST 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 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 General Construction 225 N COLUMBUS DR REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 57-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSEN… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
2026-09-16 Solar $6,840 8200 S KOMENSKY AVE
Owner: R &··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW solar Solar PV SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 General Construction $2,850 721 E 104TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 5 circuits add_circuits ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-09-16 General Construction $2,000 1401 S SACRAMENTO DR PERMIT EXPIRES ON 11/16/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/17/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/23/202… BIG TENT EVENTS
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2026-09-16 Roofing $508,670 50 S LA SALLE ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 13200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: EXI… 13,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof L. MARSHALL, INC.
2026-09-16 General Construction 10000 W OHARE ST FOR PERMIT B200446859: ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES,…
2026-09-16 General Construction $2,850 8434 S GREEN ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 5 circuits add_circuits ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-09-16 Roofing $11,900 1517 W TAYLOR ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE EXISTING FRONT WOOD ROOF DECK AND REPLACE WITH NEW FRONT W… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2026-09-16 Solar $21,245 10809 S AVENUE L INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa $3,900 4049 S ELLIS AVE
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 100A 1 circuits EV charger add_circuits ANGEL S. GUILLEN
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2026-09-16 Signage $1,000 6417 W HIGGINS AVE SIGN 6 DRIVE THRU PHARMACY 14" L.E.D. ILLUM. LETTERSET - LINEAR ON NORTH BUILDIN… SANFORD & SIGN INCORPORATED
2026-09-16 General Construction 12020 S INDIANA AVE FOR PERMIT 100981320: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… ALPHA ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
2026-09-16 General Construction $187,450 2140 N ELSTON AVE MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR, 100FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER E… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-09-16 Signage $1,800 1819 W DIVISION ST
Owner: RSR··· 🔒
NON-ILLUM WALL SIGN READS ANN SATHER RESTAURANT OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
2026-09-16 Demolition $388,960 100 N RIVERSIDE PLZ SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: DEMOLITION OF INTERIOR OFFICE SUITE ON FLOOR 19 IN AN EXIST… SKENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-09-16 General Construction $25,000 4451 S GREENWOOD AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 2, LOCATION: EA… JOHN PRO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-09-16 Solar $13,550 9745 S HARVARD AVE
Owner: LUT··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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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 22504+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-17 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. 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 22,504 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 2026-09-13. Newest permit date: 2026-09-17. 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 22,504 indexed permits alongside 16,389 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 22504 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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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.
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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