Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,735 indexed permits · 2,723 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Active contractors 2,723
Newest permit 2026-11-01

PermitGrab tracks 26,735 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-11-01, including 2,723 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-11-02
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SKENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-10-27
📍 320 S CANAL ST
Demolition
VERO DESIGN + BUILD LLC
2026-10-27
📍 2707 N PULASKI RD
New Construction
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ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS OF ILL
2026-10-27
📍 1623 W MELROSE ST
Electrical low voltage New installation

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2026-10-27 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $14,006 8146 S PRINCETON AVE
Owner: LOU··· 🔒
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
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 123 N WACKER DR
Owner: I&G··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101083358: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… BIRK PLUMBING, INC.
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $9,900,000 320 S CANAL ST SPR 2019 CBC: INITIAL TENANT INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF PARTIAL 39TH FLOOR OFFICE SPA… SKENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-10-27 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $1,500,000 2707 N PULASKI RD DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 1-STORY AUTOMATED CAR… VERO DESIGN + BUILD LLC
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 1623 W MELROSE ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … low voltage New installation ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS OF ILL
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2026-10-27 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $21,850 3834 N SACRAMENTO AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 9,… STANISLAW GUZIK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $10,000 7451 S EUCLID PKWY LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 11 circuits New installation JAYNCO ELECTRIC
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2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $11,000 21 W CHESTNUT ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits Add circuits ARNOLD ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC.
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,400 1132 N MONTICELLO AVE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF ONLY THE GARAGE SIMPLEE REMOVAL & TRUCKING INC
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,000 5210 N GLENWOOD AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE CLP III INC
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,500 10552 S FOREST AVE
Owner: ARI··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY RESIDENCE ×2 KLF ENTERPRISES INC
2026-10-27 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 4950 N WESTERN AVE TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 20 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 50 FT. LOCATIO… BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $4,638 2510 N FRANCISCO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… EV charger ECO ENERGY SERVICE LLC
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $5,000 337 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $1,500 1825 W IRVING PARK RD ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN 2 AT EKIBEN (1825 W IRVING PARK RD CHICAGO, IL 60613) SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $1,200 1825 W IRVING PARK RD ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN AT EKIBEN (1825 W IRVING PARK RD CHICAGO, IL 60613) SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $8,787 555 W ROOSEVELT RD E1) WE KINDLY REQUEST A PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN, READING P… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $3,500 2132 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: J I··· 🔒
TAKIE OUTIT INC.NEW AWNING ID SIGN LOCATION: SOUTH ELEVATIONSIGN FACING: CHICAGO… PRO IMAGE PROMOTIONS INC
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $30,590 4520 S PAULINA ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
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2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $12,350 555 W ROOSEVELT RD D) WE KINDLY REQUEST A PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN, READING PL… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $59,000 150 S WACKER DR
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ON THE 27TH… PAUL BORG CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-10-27 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $26,000 5917 S KEDVALE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 933 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … NOMBACH CO, INC.
2026-10-27 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 525 W MONROE ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108675… fire alarm SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $4,374 3222 W BRYN MAWR AVE INSTALL A SET OF ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SIGN ON THE STOREFRONT ON SOUTHSIDE … MONSIBIC INC
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
 $8,200,000 720 S MICHIGAN AVE MODERNIZATION OF FIVE(5) 3000LB CAPACITY, 14-FLOOR, 800FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(… SMART ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $25,000 2225 W OAKDALE AVE
Owner: MU ··· 🔒
DEMOLITION OF A 1-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 N… BUILDER LUXURY INC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $8,787 555 W ROOSEVELT RD B1) WE KINDLY REQUEST A PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN, READING P… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $10,000 1000 N HAMLIN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 400A 1 circuits New installation CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $24,700 448 W 116TH ST EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A 2-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 2 RESIDENTIAL … MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $9,025 555 W ROOSEVELT RD C1) WE KINDLY REQUEST A PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN, READING P… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $4,800 6502 W NORTH AVE SOUTH ELEVATION: 4'-9" X 7' LED ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN CABINET (OAH) 15' "TACO BE… IDENTITY SERVICES LLC
2026-10-27 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
 $112,000,000 1022 W JACKSON BLVD (DDS 2019 CBC) NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 25-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE GROU… 380 units 25-story residential SKENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $25,000 3025 N HAMILTON AVE DEMOLITION OF A 2-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 N… BUILDER LUXURY INC
2026-10-27 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $21,057 4522 S OAKENWALD AVE
Owner: REG··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $70,000 160 N WACKER DR
Owner: LAU··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101071032 TO INCLUDE INTERIOR ALTERATIO… MONEYGALL ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $102,633 1000 N CENTRAL PARK AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1912 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… 1,912 roof sf replacement Re-roof J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
2026-10-27 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 123 N WACKER DR
Owner: I&G··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108629… fire alarm CONTECH - MSI CO.
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $150,000 1356 W WELLINGTON AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR A NEW INDOOR GOLF SIMULATOR BUSINE… FORMED SPACE LLC
2026-10-27 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $40,000 4317 W FLOURNOY ST FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 2, LOCATIO… G.M.D. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING LLC
2026-10-27 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $12,350 555 W ROOSEVELT RD A) WE KINDLY REQUEST A PERMIT TO INSTALL AN ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN, READING PL… SIGNCO INC
2026-10-27 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 — 4051 N CICERO AVE FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108179… fire alarm FOX VALLEY FIRE AND SAFETY CO
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
 $20,000 3842 N HERMITAGE AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE BUILDER LUXURY INC
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $3,500 1031 W BELMONT AVE WWDOGCHICAGO LLCNEW ELECTRICAL ID WALL SIGNLOCATION: NORTH ELEVATIONFACING: BELM… PRO IMAGE PROMOTIONS INC
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
 $3,500 1031 W BELMONT AVE WWDOGCHICAGO LLCNEW ELECTRICAL ID WALL SIGNLOCATION: EAST ELEVATIONFACING: KENMO… PRO IMAGE PROMOTIONS INC
2026-10-27 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $600,000 175 N STATE ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 150 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … BULLEY & ANDREWS MASONRY RESTO
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
 $27,300 5943 S INDIANA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - REVISION TO PERMIT 101081005 , REPLACE EXISTING BEAM IN BASEMENT… BUDGET CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-10-27 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $8,750 926 N WINCHESTER AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 360 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 6, … JAKUB ZATWARNICKI
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2026-10-27 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $10,254 7735 W BRYN MAWR AVE 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
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
 $24,998 1735 N MERRIMAC AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
17,170 64.2%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
4,505 16.9%
PERMIT - SIGNS
1,676 6.3%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
1,368 5.1%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
909 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
720 2.7%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
387 1.4%
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 26,735+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 from official city sources.

Building permits in Chicago can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Chicago building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - City of Chicago (data.cityofchicago.org).

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 26,735 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 1,140,206 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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 26,735 indexed permits. 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.

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How to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, contractor, 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 and the most active contractors, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 26,735 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
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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.
Developers & new construction
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