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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2026-08-07 Structural $558,000 3360 S STATE ST
Owner: ILL··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR CONCRETE AND STEEL STAIRWAY (OPEN) (QUANTITY… BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2026-08-07 Electrical $5,605 1629 W GREENLEAF AVE
Owner: HUY··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 150 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 150A 2 circuits New installation FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CON
2026-08-07 Roofing $28,500 1654 S MILLARD AVE
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2700 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… 2,700 roof sf shingle replacement J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
2026-08-07 Signage $1,500 2150 S CANALPORT AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
ILLUMINATED, PROJECTING, CHANNEL LETTERS ON BLADE, BUSINESS ID SIGN FLASHTRIC INC
2026-08-07 General Construction $35,000 3415 N KILPATRICK AVE SELF CERT. RES. - 2019 CBRC - PARTIAL LOWER LEVEL, FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS: REMO… residential MOSAIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
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 Solar $16,300 11126 S GREEN ST
Owner: ARN··· 🔒
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 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 Electrical 12260 S CARONDOLET AVE
Owner: DUN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL. START DATE: 9/1/20… M INDUSTRIES LTD
2026-08-07 Solar $7,695 6315 N KEDZIE AVE
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… 10 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-08-07 Electrical $4,000 1848 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… 200A 1 circuits EV charger add_circuits FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CON
2026-08-07 Roofing $154,721 200 W SUPERIOR ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 6000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… 6,000 roof sf replacement SUPERIOR GC LLC
2026-08-07 Fire Protection $5,549,440 1033 N CHRISTIANA AVE
Owner: 103··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 5 STORY 40 D.U. BUILDING WIT… 5-story 21-car garage TM1 CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-07 General Construction $183,810 3205 N HALSTED ST
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FRONT ELEVATION REPLACEMENT IN EXIS… REVOLUTION HOME REMODELING…
2026-08-07 Plumbing $350,000 1212 N LA SALLE DR
Owner: C/O··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… replacement FLO-PRO PLUMBING
2026-08-07 Roofing $600,000 1851 W BYRON ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC. RENOVATION/REAR ADDITION TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WI… residential WZ HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2026-08-07 General Construction $9,300 1715 W GRANVILLE AVE REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING OPEN WOOD FRONT PORCH AND STAIRS TO EXISTING S.F.R. … MARY KAY COSTELLO
2026-08-07 Fire Protection 300 N LA SALLE DR
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107333… fire alarm MARK C APEL
2026-08-07 Roofing $4,500 5735 S FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 19 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCAT… shingle replacement LUCKY O RESTORATIONS INC
2026-08-07 Fire Protection 3020 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: RED··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:B200478620. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLI… fire alarm J&N ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-08-07 Roofing $4,800 3614 W 58TH ST
Owner: LOP··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 20 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCAT… shingle replacement LUCKY O RESTORATIONS INC
2026-08-07 Fire Protection 710 N FAIRBANKS CT
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107552… fire alarm ×3 CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-08-07 Plumbing 1444 W BARRY AVE
Owner: 144··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101080619: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement KAMS INC
2026-08-07 Electrical $2,500 7532 S PAXTON AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 30 circuits New installation TODAYS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
2026-08-07 Roofing $245,000 1225 N HERMITAGE AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… 2-story residential PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2026-08-07 Fire Protection 250 E SUPERIOR ST
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107585… fire alarm CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-08-07 Plumbing 2222 N HALSTED ST
Owner: DRE··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101057015: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement LS PLUMBING,INC.
2026-08-07 Electrical 6111 S NATOMA AVE
Owner: JIM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-07 Plumbing 1734 N WOLCOTT AVE
Owner: 173··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101072199: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… replacement LS PLUMBING,INC.
2026-08-07 General Construction $2,000 2638 N SPRINGFIELD AVE
Owner: PAD··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE ONLY, NO REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDE…
2026-08-07 Demolition $85,000 5605 N KARLOV AVE NEW 2ND FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRE REPAIR: DEMOLITION OF FRONT PORCH, REAR PORCH A… D&M PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa $20,000 808 W 87TH ST
Owner: ZIA··· 🔒
2019 CBC SELF CERT: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT TENANT SPACE W… A&S CONSTRUCTION
2026-08-07 Plumbing 1217 W MONTANA ST
Owner: 121··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101079297: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… replacement LS PLUMBING,INC.
2026-08-07 Electrical $5,000 2941 E 83RD ST
Owner: AHM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… NORMAN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech $3,000 1655 S BLUE ISLAND AVE
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: SECOND FLOOR CONVERSION OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACES TO PRIVAT… 2-story BUILD FORCE INC
2026-08-07 Electrical $1,500 1514 W 72ND PL
Owner: DUN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 225A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-08-07 Structural $27,000 1890 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING BATHROOM (NO ELECTRICAL WORK U… BARTS REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-08-07 Roofing $50,000 3351 S INDIANA AVE
Owner: K F··· 🔒
NEW TWO STORY FRAME (VA CONSTRUCTION, R-5 OCCUPANCY) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… 2-story residential New construction K FUTURE BUILDERS, INC
2026-08-07 General Construction 1004 W HUBBARD ST
Owner: DIP··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: MIXED USE. PROJECT…
2026-08-07 General Construction $60,000 4826 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR
Owner: ORE··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 / 2022 CBRC: A NEW BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE REPLACEMEN… 3 units 3-story New construction NP2 ENTERPRISE LLC
2026-08-07 Windows/Doors $1,000 5025 S WABASH AVE
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… PARK HUMBOLDT LLC
2026-08-07 Demolition $5,800,000 2401 W CONGRESS PKWY DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 4-STORY SCHOOL TO CON… H&S REMODELING INC
2026-08-06 General Construction $100,000 3105 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FIRST TIME INTERIOR BUILD-OUT FOR RETAIL AT 1ST FLOOR IN EX… WILMOT CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED
2026-08-06 Plumbing 2860 S DAMEN AVE
Owner: QTS··· 🔒
2 TEMPORARY TRAILER(S) IN CONNECTION WITH WORK UNDER PERMIT 101075283. 3 PORTABL… line work M. A. MORTENSON COMPANY
2026-08-06 Plumbing $3,581 6018 W DAKIN ST
Owner: AND··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… standard replacement Water heater ABC PLUMBING, HEATING &
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2026-08-06 Structural $342,575 220 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 700 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … 700 roof sf replacement Roof repair CENTRAL BUILDING & PRESERVATION…
2026-08-06 Electrical 8755 W HIGGINS RD
Owner: O'H··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 8/6/2026. END DA… CITY SERVICE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-08-06 Solar $20,390 6513 S MOZART ST
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
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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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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Chicago permit data, by use case

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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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