Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

18,246 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 18,246 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
18,246
Indexed Permits
2,091
Active Contractors
13,749
Code Violations
723,134
Property Owners
1,540
Verified Phones
2026-08-09
Last Updated
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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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31,995 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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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
2025-05-23 Pool/Spa $6,800,000 8301 S SOUTH SHORE DR SPR 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY W/ BASEMENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND… 2-story new_construction NORCON, INC.
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2025-05-22 HVAC/Mech $150,000 6837 S BISHOP ST
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING REHA… 2-story residential new_construction CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2025-05-22 Roofing $150,000 1616 W 99TH ST INSTALL OF AT&T TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA ON THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING BUILDING; A… new AMENTUM DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE INC
2025-05-21 General Construction $5,000 4721 S UNION AVE
Owner: JUA··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT NEW 2 CAR MASONRY AND FRAME DETACHED GARAGE AT REAR OF LOT PER PLANS new_construction VOM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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2025-05-19 General Construction $20,000 2868 S KEELEY ST REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH AND SIDE OPEN WOOD STAIRS AS PE… MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED
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2025-05-19 General Construction $16,000 1517 S HOMAN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY, 1-DWELL … 1-story ADR RENOVATIONS LLC
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2025-05-19 HVAC/Mech $10,000 1708 N MOHAWK ST NEW EXTERIOR ENTRY STAIR TO EXISTING THREE-STORY PLUS BASEMENT, TYPE V-A,4,445 S… 4,445 sf 3-story new_construction RATIA CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-05-19 General Construction $900,000 56 E SUPERIOR ST DDS 2019 CBRC:INTERIOR RENOVATION AND CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICE TO 88 RESIDENTIA… 7-story H&S REMODELING INC
2025-05-15 Pool/Spa $475,000 5044 W CHICAGO AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101054047 TO REMOVE FIRST FLOOR CAFE SPA… new_construction UJAMAA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2025-05-15 Fence $40,000 3659 N SPRINGFIELD AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE EXISTING FRONT PORCH, GUARD WALLS AND SOLID FENCES AND REP… residential new_construction AM POWER INC
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2025-05-14 Pool/Spa $937,600 4239 N OAK PARK AVE SPR 2019 CBRC. REHAB OF AN EXISTING SIX-STORY, SENIOR LIVING BUILDING. WITH 131 … SULAM INVESTMENTS LLC
2025-05-14 HVAC/Mech $137,000 4614 N SEELEY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: DORMER OF EXISTING ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT PER PLANS. EXISTING 2 ST… 2-story residential new_construction GEORGE YATES
2025-05-13 Pool/Spa $450,000 2480 S BLUE ISLAND AVE
Owner: MEL··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING WITH … 3 units 3-story residential ANM MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
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2025-05-12 Windows/Doors $650,000 3600 N LAKE SHORE DR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOORS ALONG MAIN CORRIDOR TO BRING INTO CODE … 741,400 sf 648 units residential new_construction HAMMERBRUSH CONSTRUCTION & COATINGS INC
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2025-05-12 Roofing $350,000 2855 N LINCOLN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC-ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 3 STORY PLUS BASEMENT, CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3… 3-story residential new_construction WATER SOLUTIONS PLUMBING LLC
2025-05-09 General Construction $65,000 732 N HARDING AVE SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 D.U. TWO STORY BRICK BUILDING… ROBERT GARZA
2025-05-07 Pool/Spa $18,000 3945 W ARMITAGE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL OF REAR WALK IN COOLER, PROPOSED 3 REAR PARKING SPACES, T… INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2025-05-07 HVAC/Mech $250,000 2653 S LAWNDALE AVE CBC 2019 SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS & REMODELING AT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR GALLERY.… ALPINE BUILDERS AND REMODELING CORP
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2025-05-07 General Construction $43,756 3148 N OAKLEY AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING 4-STORY BUILD… 4-story new_construction THE REAL SEAL LLC
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2025-05-07 General Construction $250,000 913 W WILLOW ST SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDITION TO EXISTING 1 D.U. BUILDING, 2 STORIES ABOVE GRADE. INCL… 2-story ARCHETYPE HOMES INC
2025-05-07 General Construction $70,000 7518 S PEORIA ST
Owner: CON··· 🔒
INTERIOR REPAIR OF AN EXISTING 2-STORY 2 UNIT RESIDENTIAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION W… 2 units 2-story new_construction NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTR
2025-05-05 Windows/Doors $45,000 2004 W 79TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: CONVERT EXISTING STOREFRONT INTO A DAY CARE CENTER. ADD ADDITIONAL… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2025-05-05 Pool/Spa $40,000 1806 W 103RD ST CRBC 2019-TENANT BUILDOUT/INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR A NEW JUICE BAR INSTALLATION I… RMH LIFESTYLE INC
2025-05-05 General Construction $160,000 1235 W ERIE ST SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY, 3-DWEL… AGMAPLUS CORPORATION
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $290,000 651 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: EDI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… 3 units 2-story residential new_construction BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $290,000 657 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: EDI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… 3 units 2-story residential new_construction BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $290,000 655 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: EDI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… 3 units 2-story residential new_construction BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2025-05-02 Roofing $90,000 3034 N SHEFFIELD AVE REVISION TO #101055834: PROPOSED 3RD FLOOR ROOF DECK/ENCLOSURE, RELOCATION OF G… SUMMERHILL CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $116,760 3708 N TRIPP AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK AND FRAME SINGLE FA… SCOTT FLOREZ
2025-04-30 Fence $75,000 4737 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: HIS··· 🔒
PROPOSE NEW (25) CAR NON-ACCESSORY PARKING LOT ON EXISTING VACANT LOT W/ 6'-0" H… new_construction S CONSTRUCTION CO.
2025-04-30 Roofing $700,000 3004 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: 300··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 3RD FLOOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND 3 STORYREAR ADDITIO… 3-story USA ROOFING SUPPLY, INC
2025-04-23 Signage $2,000 531 N WELLS ST
Owner: RPO··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN IN BUILDING CORNER OVER THE PUBLIC WAY IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 General Construction $4,500 1244 W 18TH ST LIGHTBOXBENNY'S PIZZA #21244 W. 18TH ST. CHICAGO IL 60608 AR SIGNS LLC
2025-04-23 Signage $2,500 2949 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF 1 ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN OVER THE PUBLIC WAY IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 Signage $1,500 2949 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF BRANDED INTERNALLY LIT CHANNEL LETTERS AND CABINET IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-22 HVAC/Mech $60,000 2730 S HAMLIN AVE SPR: REPLACE DETERIORATED CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR, DECONVERT BASEMENT UNIT. REMO… 1,002 sf new_construction CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2025-04-22 General Construction $245,000 722 W 19TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: NEW 3RD FLOOR & REAR 3 STORY FRAME ADDITION TO EXISTING BRICK & F… 2 units 3-story new_construction ANDAS ELECTRICAL INC.
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2025-04-22 Plumbing $15,000 3411 N HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBC: PERMIT TO CLEAR EXISTING BUILDING VIOLATIONS IN 3 STORY + BASEMENT… 3-story new_construction DEXTER ELECTRIC GROUP LLC
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2025-04-22 General Construction $434,000 159 N RACINE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC. EXISTING 4 STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. REVISION TO PERMIT #1010… 4-story MICO, INC.
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2025-04-22 General Construction $20,000 2319 W TAYLOR ST
Owner: TRI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK RESIDENTIAL BLDG - UNDERPINNING JOB AS PER… 3-story MP GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2025-04-21 Roofing $425,000 1230 N PAULINA ST
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2025-04-21 HVAC/Mech $5,000 315 W NORTH AVE EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT SPACE (MERCHANTILE OCCUPANCY) WITH EXISTING TOILET … new_construction CENTRO REALTY & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC
2025-04-21 Solar $57,600 5838 N PULASKI RD NEW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION OF 80 PANELS AT 38.4 KW DC AND RECONNECTION OF AN… new_construction OPAL ENERGY GROUP LLC
2025-04-18 Pool/Spa $300,000 2135 E 75TH ST
Owner: BAF··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBC; EXIST 1 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH 4 RETAIL SPACES. NEW PIZZE… 2139A new BENION ENTERPRISES
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2025-04-17 Pool/Spa $500,000 1101 W LAKE ST
Owner: 110··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF A NEW RESTAURANT SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR … ML GROUP DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2025-04-17 General Construction $12,000 4253 W 47TH ST
Owner: 425··· 🔒
SPR; 2019 CBC; EXISTING ONE-STORY MASONRY BUILDING. ERECT ONE TEMORARY 28FT X 39… 1-story AMERICAN FALCON CONSTRUCTION L
2025-04-15 HVAC/Mech $45,000 2035 W EVERGREEN AVE
Owner: L L··· 🔒
SPR 2019, CBRC: INTERIOR REMODELING AT BASEMENT INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING … 2 units residential new_construction BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
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2025-04-15 General Construction $300,000 6949 S SANGAMON ST
Owner: AME··· 🔒
SPR; 2019 CBC; EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY (R-2) TWO-STORY BRICK (III-A) BUILDING WITH… ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
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2025-04-12 HVAC/Mech $6,000 2331 W 18TH ST
Owner: GER··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: CHANGE OF ZONING USE OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY MASONRY BUILDING FROM … 1-story new_construction LA RONE INC.
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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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Permit Types in Chicago
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 18246+ 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.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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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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How to look up Chicago building permits

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10004 S MAPLEWOOD AVE COL*** County assessor
10008 S WALLACE ST MEO*** County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 18246 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 & 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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