Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

18,240 indexed permits · 2,091 active contractors · 13,749 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 8,304
Total permit value (90d) $2,511,543,740
Active contractors 2,091
Newest permit 2026-08-06

PermitGrab tracks 2,091 active contractors who pulled 18,240 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-08-06. Live tracking of 13,749 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Chicago building permit activity

2,638 building permits were filed in Chicago over the last 30 days — down 5.0% from the prior 30 days, with $1,050,129,320 in declared project value across the 2,277 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 8,304 permits worth $2,511,543,740.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES — 444 permits
  2. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC — 309 permits
  3. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED — 126 permits
  4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC — 123 permits
  5. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH — 106 permits
  6. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC — 92 permits
  7. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD — 86 permits
  8. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. — 85 permits
  9. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC — 76 permits
  10. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY — 72 permits
Biggest project this month
$190,000,000 · PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · 931 N HALSTED ST · ONNI CONTRACTING (CHICAGO) INC
18,240
Indexed Permits
2,091
Active Contractors
13,749
Code Violations
723,134
Property Owners
1,540
Verified Phones
2026-08-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-06
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Chicago had 1638 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 522 electrical, 290 general construction and 165 roofing. The average project value is $103,991.

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31,989 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2025-06-17 Roofing $650,000 2522 W HURON ST SPR CBC 2019 ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT AND A… 2-story residential E & D HEATING & COOLING SERVICES LLC
2025-06-17 Fire Protection $8,253,300 545 E OAKWOOD BLVD
Owner: 545··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 4 STORY 47 D.U. BUILDING WITH BASEMENT, 1… 4-story new_construction SONEK ELECTRIC,INC.
2025-06-17 Pool/Spa $40,000 111 E 47TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THREE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACES TO ESTBL… ENVISION BUILDING GROUP LLC
2025-06-16 Signage $1,250 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (W GRAND AVE ELEVATION) - 5'-0"H X 18'-10"W (94 … INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 Signage $1,350 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (N DEARBORN ST ELEVATION) - 5'-0"H X 21'-1"W (10… 105 roof sf INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 Signage $1,450 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (N DEARBORN ST ELEVATION) - 6'-9"H X 16'-6"W (11… 111 roof sf INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 Pool/Spa $380,000 1424 N KILDARE AVE
Owner: PAS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 2-STORY, 2 DWELLING UNITS RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND REAR 2 … 2 units 2-story residential VT-TECH SERVICE INC.
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2025-06-16 Signage $2,050 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (W GRAND AVE ELEVATION) - 10'-3"H X 15'-8"W (161… 161 roof sf INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 Signage $1,250 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (W GRAND AVE ELEVATION) - 5'-0"H X 18'-10"W (94 … INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 Signage $1,150 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (N DEARBORN ST ELEVATION) - 5'-0"H X 17'-9"W (89… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 General Construction $50,000 1040 N MARSHFIELD AVE
Owner: 104··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO LEAGALIZE AN EXISTING GARDEN UNIT (BASEME… 6 units new_construction MITCHELL ETELY
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2025-06-16 Signage 539 N DEARBORN ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
RUSH RIVER NORTH - WINDOW SIGN (N DEARBORN ST ELEVATION) - 5'-0"H X 8'-8"W (43 … INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
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2025-06-16 General Construction $20,000 1441 N STATE PKWY
Owner: 104··· 🔒
SELF-CERT: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. WOR… KRUPA ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2025-06-14 Windows/Doors $400,000 1217 W FLOURNOY ST
Owner: MAD··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: DECONVERSION OF AN EXISTING TWO FLAT INTO A THREE BEDROOM SINGLE … 2-story residential new_construction ALL STAR PAINTING & CONTRACTING, LLC
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2025-06-13 General Construction $420,000 3926 N RICHMOND ST SELF-CERT 2019 CRBC: WORK IS FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK S… H&S REMODELING INC
2025-06-13 Roofing $2,200,000 1730 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
SC CBRC 2019 ERECT A 4 STORY, 8 DWELLING UNIT MASONRY BUILDING (FIRST FLOOR AND … 8 units 4-story residential new_construction PCH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-06-12 Signage $8,800 429 W OHIO ST
Owner: EAS··· 🔒
THE GOODMAN THEATER - THEATER OF THE MIND (SPECIAL EVENT SIGN VALID 3/1/2026 - 5… PHOENIX COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC.
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2025-06-12 Signage $10,000 77 W WACKER DR
Owner: ATT··· 🔒
HIGH-RISE HALO ILLUMINATED REVERSE CHANNEL LETTER SIGN TO STATE "SARGENT & LUNDY… PARVIN-CLAUSS SIGN COMPANY
2025-06-12 Pool/Spa $100,000 6648 N RICHMOND ST
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR REMODELING, NEW REAR ADDITION, NEW REAR WOODDECK, AND TWO… CATHEDRAL CARPENTRY, INC
2025-06-12 General Construction $160,000 11131 S MAPLEWOOD AVE SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 2ND STORY ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 1 … 1-story residential ANDREW PATTERSON
2025-06-11 Pool/Spa $65,000 6522 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: DON··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR RENOVATION/ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR OF EXISTING TWO UNITS A… PL MILLENNIUM CONSTRUCTION & INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
2025-06-11 General Construction $45,000 7211 S UNION AVE
Owner: ADR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC:FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR TWO UNIT RENOVATION AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF… PL MILLENNIUM CONSTRUCTION & INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
2025-06-11 Roofing $375,000 118 S CLINTON ST
Owner: ASB··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC:REVISION TO PERMIT 101053223. WORK IS FOR THE ADDITION OF (4) FOUR… new new_roof H&S REMODELING INC
2025-06-11 General Construction $125,000 5807 W DIVERSEY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR INTERIOR BUILDOUT AND CONVERT F… R.BUSTAMANTE ELECTRIC INC.
2025-06-11 Fence $150,000 7801 S SEELEY AVE PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, REAR 2 STORY DECK, 5' SIDE WOOD FENCE, AND EXTERNAL… 2-story residential NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTR
2025-06-10 Signage 2850 N PULASKI RD
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
SIGN 3 OF 3. D/F BLADE SIGN - ILLUMINATED - NORTH ELEVATION- SIGN REFACE, PAINT… KDN SIGNS INC
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2025-06-10 General Construction $450,000 2502 S CHRISTIANA AVE SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR RENOVATION AT EXISTING UNIT #2500 AND A SINGLE-STORY 1,10… CUSTOMIZED PROTECTION SERVICES
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2025-06-10 Roofing $28,000,000 5300 S CALUMET AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW 6 STORY, 71 DWELLING UNIT APARTMENT … new new_roof UJAMAA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2025-06-10 Signage 2850 N PULASKI RD
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
SIGN 1 OF 3. D/F BLADE SIGN - ILLUMINATED - EAST ELEVATIONREMOVE EXISTING, INSTA… KDN SIGNS INC
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2025-06-10 Demolition $476,000 1330 W MADISON ST DDS 2019 CBRC: DEMOLISH EXISTING RESTAURANT KITCHEN AREA AND TWO BATHROOMS AND E… LANDMARK DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
2025-06-09 Signage $80,000 5301 N ELSTON AVE REPLACE EXISTING FREESTANDING 12'X24' STATIC WITH NEW FREESTANDING 8'X8' DIGITAL… JP ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
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2025-06-09 General Construction $1,400,000 4031 N BROADWAY 2019 SPR ADU NORTH ZONE, 6 A.D.U. (AT BASEMENT LEVEL) IN AN EXISTING THREE STORY… 3-story new_construction H&S REMODELING INC
2025-06-06 General Construction $350,000 201 N KOSTNER AVE
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC. NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 STORY FRAME, 3DU, ALL WORK AS PER PLANS. 3 units 2-story new_construction A & J ELECTRIC, CO
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2025-06-06 Signage 7524 N PAULINA ST
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
SIGN 2 OF 5. REFACE S/F ILLUMINATED WALL CABINET SIGN - WEST ELEVATION- REMOVE A… KDN SIGNS INC
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2025-06-06 Fire Protection 19 S LA SALLE ST DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 17 STORY OFFICE BUI… 175 units 17-story POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC
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2025-06-05 Pool/Spa $113,280 4040 W LEXINGTON ST
Owner: GAB··· 🔒
PROPOSED REAR 2ND FLOOR ADDITION W/BASEMENT, FRONT CANOPY, FRONT BASEMENT STAIRS… 2 HVAC systems new A PLUS REFRIGERATION
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2025-06-05 HVAC/Mech $225,000 5476 S WOODLAWN AVE SPR; 2019 CBC; INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING TWO-DWELLING UNIT, 2-STORY MASONRY B… 2-story residential new_construction GREEN BUILDING PARTNERS INC
2025-06-05 General Construction $310,000 3110 N DRAKE AVE SC CBC 2019. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH NO… 2-story residential new_construction HOME RENEWAL LLC
2025-06-04 Signage 2361 S STATE ST SIGN 4 OF 23. REFACE ILLUMINATED D/F PROJECTING CABINET SIGN - WEST ELEVATION: R… KDN SIGNS INC
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2025-06-04 Pool/Spa $10,000 1912 S STATE ST INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR NEW SOFT DRINK BEVER… TOWNER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2025-06-03 Roofing $1,118,250 1438 W AUGUSTA BLVD SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 4 STORY 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH DETACHED 3 … 3 units 4-story residential SVIGOS DEVELOPMENT, INC
2025-06-03 Roofing $1,118,250 1450 W AUGUSTA BLVD SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 4 STORY 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH DETACHED 3 … 3 units 4-story residential SVIGOS DEVELOPMENT, INC
2025-06-02 Signage $2,600 4709 N LINCOLN AVE INSTALLATION OF NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN TO READ "POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS" ONLY ELEVATE SIGN GROUP LTD
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2025-05-31 Windows/Doors $100,000 514 E 79TH ST REPAIR TERRA COTTA AND LINTELS PER VIOLATIONS. REMOVE EXISTING RECESSED STOREFRO… IVAN'S EXTERIORS LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2025-05-30 Roofing $75,000 1946 N HOWE ST SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION (1) STORY 2-CAR FRAME DETACHED GARAGE W/ ROOFTOP … new_construction TOPIARIUS INC
2025-05-30 Plumbing $200,000 7839 S UNION AVE SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/BSMT. PLANS INCLUDE NE… 2-story residential new_construction MCM3 CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-05-29 General Construction $1,000,000 2827 W TOUHY AVE
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
SPR 2019: ADDITION TO & INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 1-STORY BRICK MASONRY BU… APEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2025-05-29 HVAC/Mech $80,000 919 W 51ST PL SC 2019 CRBC. RENOVATING AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY 1 AND 1/2 STORY RESIDENTIAL … 2-story residential new_construction MORRIS BROWN
2025-05-28 General Construction $5,400,000 1220 N STATE PKWY SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 16 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING… 3F CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
2025-05-28 General Construction $45,000 6812 S ST LAWRENCE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY + BASEMENT TO RENOVATE AND REPAIR… 2-story residential new_construction ARESTEO DOMINGUEZ LOPEZ
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 25 of 25 businesses below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 201 permits/30d Active 833 (515) Solar $14,175 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 154 (65) Landscaping & Exterior $28,067 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 131 (75) Landscaping & Exterior $8,645 🔒 Reveal
4. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 108 (69) Electrical $5,914 🔒 Reveal
5. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 8 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 99 (34) Electrical $244,161 🔒 Reveal
6. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 97 (59) Solar $22,071 🔒 Reveal
7. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 57 6 permits/30d Active 95 (45) Windows & Doors $417,541 🔒 Reveal
8. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 22 8 permits/30d Active 88 (27) Electrical $46,563 🔒 Reveal
9. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 14 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 87 (49) Roofing $35,172 🔒 Reveal
10. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO 📞 ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 81 (20) Electrical $78,243 🔒 Reveal
11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 77 (29) Electrical $17,621 🔒 Reveal
12. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 11 8 permits/30d Active 73 (39) Electrical $360,958 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 27 9 permits/30d Active 73 (27) Electrical $106,490 🔒 Reveal
14. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 72 (31) Electrical $270,261 🔒 Reveal
15. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 27 6 permits/30d Active 72 (22) Electrical $64,208 🔒 Reveal
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 70 (31) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 13 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 68 (37) Electrical $11,738 🔒 Reveal
18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 65 (30) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ION DEVELOPER LLC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 64 (30) Solar $4,076 🔒 Reveal
20. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 7 3 permits/30d Active 64 (20) Electrical $189,969 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN 📞 ⚠️ 15 5 permits/30d Active 61 (23) Electrical $8,085 🔒 Reveal
22. FIRST AD SIGNS INC 📞 Active 58 (14) Signage $3,152 🔒 Reveal
23. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 58 (10) Electrical $51,416 🔒 Reveal
24. KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 40 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 55 (22) Windows & Doors $1,083,973 🔒 Reveal
25. CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC. 📞 5 permits/30d Active 55 (15) Signage $10,483 🔒 Reveal

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Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 18240+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH and CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.. PermitGrab tracks 2,091 active contractors across the metro. 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 2026-08-06. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,638 new building permits alongside 13,749 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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10008 S WALLACE ST MEO*** County assessor
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Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent Chicago contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Verified business contacts are available for covered profiles.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are high-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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More on Chicago & U.S. construction activity

U.S. Construction Permit Pulse
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Chicago permits by trade

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