Chicago Building Permits & Property Data

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22,899 indexed permits · 16,528 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Newest permit 2026-09-20

PermitGrab tracks 22,899 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-09-20. 16,528 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-21.

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2026-08-10 General Construction $5,000 9638 S WENTWORTH AVE
Owner: JON··· 🔒
SCOPE: WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE (NO REPLACEMENT). LOCATIONS: 1 RES…
2026-08-10 Fence $150,000 7339 N OSCEOLA AVE
Owner: DTT··· 🔒
SELF-CERTIFICATION2019: SECOND-FLOOR ADDITION AND INTERIOR REMODELING WITH A FIR… TB CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-10 Electrical 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: ARE··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101084610: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… replacement CECO, INC.
2026-08-10 Fence $9,000 6609 W SCHOOL ST
Owner: HAE··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 180'-0' '…
2026-08-10 Electrical $3,600 851 N HOMAN AVE
Owner: THO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 16 circuits New installation STANLEY & SONS CONSTRUCTION, I
2026-08-10 Roofing $75,000 1819 W SCHOOL ST SC 2019 CBRC: RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING ROOFTOP DECK FOR METAL PERGOLA ON EXISTING… 2-car garage TOPIARIUS INC
2026-08-10 General Construction $250,000 6630 S DAMEN AVE
Owner: TWO··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 1,558 GSF SINGLE-F… residential GAZDA LLC
2026-08-10 Structural $2,500 1051 W 68TH ST
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 100 roof sf replacement Roof repair CBCC HOLDINGS LLC
2026-08-10 General Construction $125,000 6444 S VERNON AVE
Owner: DYN··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR REMODELING AND ALTERATIONS, DUPLEX 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT WI… DYNASTY HOLDINGS INC
2026-08-10 General Construction 851 N HOMAN AVE
Owner: THO··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT B200468102: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2026-08-10 General Construction 2735 W WILSON AVE
Owner: KAD··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101078002: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED …
2026-08-10 Roofing $170,000 132 S HALSTED ST INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING (7) STORY MIXED USE MASONRY BUILDING W/ ROOF DE… JAYCO LLC
2026-08-10 Fence $9,660 3309 N AUSTIN AVE
Owner: VAL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 224'-0' '…
2026-08-10 Roofing $4,962,400 3900 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: FIR··· 🔒
DUCTWORK EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, HYDRONIC PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, R… 2 HVAC systems heat pump replacement HVAC repair MECHANICAL INCORPORATED DBA HELM MECHANICAL
2026-08-10 Electrical $1,500 6409 S HARLEM AVE
Owner: MEN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 225A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech $200,000 3729 W WINDSOR AVE
Owner: PAN··· 🔒
SELF-CERT. 2019 CHICAGO BUILDING CODE (CBRC). INTERIOR ALTERATION AND DECONVERSI… 2 units residential BOURN AS DEVELOPERS LLC
2026-08-10 Roofing $285,000 8101 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: HRH··· 🔒
HYDRONIC PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEM… 1 HVAC system replacement HVAC repair O'HARE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech $120,000 909 W BLISS ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS EXISTING 6 STORY TYPE 1A BUILDING, EXISTING OFFICE AND ACCE… 4,011 roof sf New installation New roof R2 DESIGN-BUILD LLC
2026-08-10 General Construction 9243 S WOODLAWN AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100957918 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… ONE NAIL REMODELERS LLC
2026-08-10 Plumbing 920 S CAMPBELL AVE
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101081063: ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … TARMONBARRY,LLC
2026-08-10 General Construction 1516 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: J.M··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100947173 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… WORTHY BUILDERS, INC.
2026-08-10 Roofing $785,000 2624 N RACINE AVE
Owner: EIR··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBRC. ERECT A 3 STORY TYPE IIIA TWO DWELLING UNIT MASONRY BUILDING WITH … 3-story 2-car garage residential EIRPOL LLC
2026-08-10 General Construction 1447 W MARQUETTE RD
Owner: JAY··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100954721 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… RECONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC
2026-08-10 Fence $152,395 6131 S CALUMET AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. CHAIN LINK FENCE - 5'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 10'… UNITY FENCING COMPANY
2026-08-10 Electrical 6315 N MERRIMAC AVE
Owner: BRZ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101080331: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… replacement STANLEY & SONS CONSTRUCTION, I
2026-08-10 Roofing $31,446 11602 S OAKLEY AVE
Owner: EIL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 3087 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 3,087 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof PACC CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA PACC BUILDING GROUP LLC
2026-08-10 Electrical $9,650 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… low voltage REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-08-10 General Construction 721 W 71ST ST
Owner: JON··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101056630: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … INSPIRED DEVELOPMENT GROUP
2026-08-09 Electrical $8,500 2008 S BLUE ISLAND AVE
Owner: THE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 7 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 7 circuits add_circuits TMA ELECTRIC INC
2026-08-09 Fence $1,417 5418 S ELLIS AVE
Owner: COR··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 16'-0' ' … ERGEON INC
2026-08-09 Plumbing 9048 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Owner: ALA··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101072861: ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CON… VJJ PLUMBING
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2026-08-09 Electrical $2,600 7214 S GREEN ST
Owner: FRE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… D&G ELECTRIC SERVICE INC.
2026-08-09 Electrical $7,000 5353 S NATCHEZ AVE
Owner: HEA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation CLINTON KOCHAN
2026-08-09 Fence $6,950 4819 N NATOMA AVE
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 147'… AMERIDREAM FENCE & DECK INC
2026-08-08 Electrical $2,240 1460 N SANDBURG TER
Owner: ZIR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 20 circuits New installation HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO INC.
2026-08-08 Electrical $38,940 1528 W THORNDALE AVE
Owner: THO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 600 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 600A 40 circuits New installation HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO INC.
2026-08-08 Electrical $8,000 7728 S DAMEN AVE
Owner: GUZ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 3 circuits New installation GARZA ELECTRICAL, INC.
2026-08-08 Structural $17,000 4124 W ARMITAGE AVE
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 370 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 370 roof sf replacement Roof repair VIC'S MASON
2026-08-08 Fire Protection 225 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: AND··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108246… fire alarm MARK C APEL
2026-08-08 Fire Protection 200 S WACKER DR
Owner: MID··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107142… fire alarm MARK C APEL
2026-08-07 Roofing $42,399 2709 W MELROSE ST
Owner: SAC··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-08-07 Solar $22,100 4025 N MEADE AVE
Owner: PER··· 🔒
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
2026-08-07 General Construction $4,000 1000 S COLUMBUS DR PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/07/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 8/23/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 8/23/202… LAKESHORE ATHLETIC SERVICES INC
2026-08-07 Fence $200,000 4754 S ROCKWELL ST
Owner: ESP··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBC NEW 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, NEW 6'-0" … 3 units 3-story residential PINE INNOVATION GROUP INC
2026-08-07 General Construction $9,500 4680 W 83RD ST
Owner: HAI··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… 180 sq 180 roof sf GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-08-07 Solar $10,260 7331 N OSCEOLA AVE
Owner: THA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 11.5 kW solar Solar PV SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-07 Solar $34,795 7331 N OSCEOLA AVE
Owner: THA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 11.5 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-07 Solar $22,955 9947 S AVENUE J
Owner: DIA··· 🔒
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
2026-08-07 Plumbing $204,000 5133 N SPRINGFIELD AVE
Owner: FIS··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND F… replacement RESTORE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-07 Solar $16,970 9700 S WALLACE ST
Owner: CAI··· 🔒
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 22899+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-21 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.

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

Who appears in Chicago permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 22,899 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 2026-09-20. Newest permit date: 2026-09-21. 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 22,899 indexed permits alongside 16,528 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 22899 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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Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
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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