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22,422 indexed permits · 16,389 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.
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| Newest permit | 2026-09-13 |
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PermitGrab tracks 22,422 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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| 2026-08-20 | Fire Protection | — | 3607 W CHICAGO AVE | CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Solar | $15,260 | 9251 S JUSTINE ST | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fence | $2,800,000 | 330 E 133RD ST
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ALL-BRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $2,000 | 5052 W AGATITE AVE | SEMINARY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | HVAC/Mech | $10,000 | 1100 N LA SALLE DR |
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| 2026-08-20 | HVAC/Mech | $10,000 | 612 N OAKLEY BLVD |
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| 2026-08-20 | Fire Protection | $1,500,000 | 5449 N RAVENSWOOD AVE | FORMED SPACE LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $2,850 | 8714 S LUELLA AVE |
ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $440,000 | 3627 S INDIANA AVE | S&E BUILDERS LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $8,900 | 2721 N CAMPBELL AVE | SAN MARCOS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CORP | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fence | — | 5747 S LAFLIN ST | — | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $16,620 | 401 E ONTARIO ST
Owner: FEP··· 🔒
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JLJ CONTRACTING, INC. | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fire Protection | $2,000,000 | 7500 S EXCHANGE AVE | A&S CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $1,500 | 8111 S OGLESBY AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $5,900 | 5441 W SUNNYSIDE AVE | G-ELECTRIC, CORP. | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | — | 1133 S WABASH AVE | 360 CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $54,000 | 5880 N INDIAN RD | PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE & CARPENTRY INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | — | 2123 W CORTLAND ST | CRS CONCRETE LTD | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $200,000 | 805 W 58TH ST | TOWERMRL LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | — | 2435 N MONTICELLO AVE | DKB PRO SKILL INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $6,000 | 737 W WASHINGTON BLVD | JAMES LYBOLD | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fence | $2,000 | 7758 W HORTENSE AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $250,000 | 3654 N BELL AVE | BLUESTEM BUILDING AND RESTORATION LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $2,500 | 1358 W DEVON AVE | MAKS ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $2,500 | 633 S PLYMOUTH CT | BURNHAM & COMPANY, INC. | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $10,000 | 2522 W PALMER ST | MARK MASSON | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $2,000 | 1811 W 47TH ST | MASTER QUALITY CARPENTRY INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $6,500 | 7816 S CHAPPEL AVE
Owner: ANT··· 🔒
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SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $3,000 | 1829 N CENTRAL PARK AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $1,300 | 800 N MICHIGAN AVE
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STAR ELECTRICAL INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fence | $12,500 | 10256 S OAKLEY AVE | PLATA BUILDERS INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $2,500 | 2659 W FULTON ST | RAVE ELECTRIC CORP. | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $16,698 | 2022 S LEAVITT ST | PACC CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA PACC BUILDING GROUP LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | — | 4445 N PULASKI RD | DANIA GROUP INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $30,000 | 5050 W SUNNYSIDE AVE | A-WINDY CITY GARAGE CORPORATION | |
| 2026-08-20 | HVAC/Mech | $20,000 | 5359 W WILSON AVE | CV DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACTING INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | — | 54 E RANDOLPH ST | MJS DESIGN & BUILD, INC. | |
| 2026-08-20 | HVAC/Mech | — | 6410 S HONORE ST
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PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $11,000 | 2407 W BERWYN AVE | RENOVATIONS DELIVERED LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fence | $4,000 | 400 E 69TH ST | L & J CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. | |
| 2026-08-20 | Pool/Spa | $588,000 | 1609 W 21ST PL | CRANE CONSTRUCTION/BLACKWOOD GROUP JV LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $11,205 | 4926 W HIRSCH ST | B AND Z ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | General Construction | $8,000 | 6642 N CLARK ST | RENOVATIONS DELIVERED LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $76,673 | 5630 N ELSTON AVE | PROVEN ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $12,000 | 5013 W GLADYS AVE | JJA ROOFING & CONTRACTING LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Windows/Doors | $42,947 | 1026 N MENARD AVE | AMES CONSTRUCTION INC OF ILLINOIS | |
| 2026-08-20 | Plumbing | $200,000 | 2024 W 79TH ST | ROMEO PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Roofing | $12,000 | 1537 W CULLERTON ST | NEW BUILD LLC | |
| 2026-08-20 | Fence | $2,000 | 1908 N KILDARE AVE | — | |
| 2026-08-20 | Plumbing | $200,000 | 550 N KINGSBURY ST | CCB CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. |
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 22422+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-16 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.
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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PermitGrab indexes 22,422 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source.
The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-09-13. Newest permit date: 2026-09-16. 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 22,422 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.
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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Read guide →Historical market analysis and methodology for Chicago. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.
Read guide →Historical market analysis and methodology for Chicago. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.
Read guide →Historical market analysis and methodology for Chicago. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.
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PermitGrab currently tracks 22422 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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