Chicago Building Permits & Project Research

26,128 indexed permits · 2,800 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Active contractors 2,800
Newest permit 2026-10-23

PermitGrab tracks 26,128 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-10-23, including 2,800 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-09-07 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$19,320 5617 N KILBOURN AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… 11.5 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRISE SOLAR LLC
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 8853 S LAFLIN ST
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 24 circuits New installation DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$45,000 110 N WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… low voltage New installation LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-09-07 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$12,000 6400 S PEORIA ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 450 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement NAIRCO INC
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 4121 W FLETCHER ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 30 circuits New installation DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 222 E HURON ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: UTILTY. START DATE: 9/7/2026. END DATE… ROBERT LESNICKI
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2026-09-07 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$7,048 8545 S KEELER AVE
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 34'-… CPMOK PROPERTIES LLC
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3922 W 58TH ST FOR PERMIT 101040929: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… MJ ELECTRICAL SERVICES CO
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 5620 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: GER··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101078714: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… CLD CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 10214 S GREEN ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 40 circuits New installation DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 7313 S HERMITAGE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 40 circuits New installation DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,000 9114 S JUSTINE ST
Owner: YVO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 30 circuits New installation DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-09-07 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 954 N CAMPBELL AVE FOR PERMIT 101069205: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… DA VINCI PLUMBING DESIGN AND C
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,000 7427 W ARDMORE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 30 circuits New installation PATRICK MURPHY
2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 3853 N KEELER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 32 circuits battery New installation Battery storage INTELECTRIC CO.
2026-09-07 HVAC
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 2425 N SAYRE AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER HEATING EQUIPMENT(GAS FURNACE… 2 HVAC systems AC, furnace replacement HVAC repair ASLAN APPLIANCE REPAIR INC
2026-09-06 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 9106 S WINCHESTER AVE
Owner: LAW··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101067207: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … BREW PLUMBING COMPANY
2026-09-06 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 5275 S ARCHER AVE
Owner: BOB··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: INDUSTRIAL. PROJE… —
2026-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$22,000 6751 N CAMPBELL AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-09-05 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 4400 W WEST END AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… replacement EMG PLUMBERS INC
2026-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$31,000 8048 S ST LAWRENCE AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$8,000 9748 S VANDERPOEL AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 220'… PIVARAL PROPERTIES & MANAGEMENT INC
2026-09-04 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 232 S HALSTED ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 2 fixtures replacement ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-04 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$1,000 304 N MICHIGAN AVE SIGN TYPE E04 AND E05 - MICHIGAN AVE - LOWER WINDOW VINYL STRIPING AND COPY - PE… DESIGN GROUP SIGNAGE CORP
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$100,913 3242 S PULASKI RD SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 6000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 6,000 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof PREMIER CONTRACTORS INC
2026-09-04 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$5,000 2000 W ROSCOE ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 11/04/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/20/202… JULIA CLEMENS CSEM
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2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 7129 S PRAIRIE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 200A 10 circuits New installation BENION ENTERPRISES
2026-09-04 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 231 S LA SALLE ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108376… fire alarm SHAMROCK ELECTRIC CO.INC
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2026-09-04 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$2,000 1410 S MUSEUM CAMPUS DR
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
PERMIT EXPIRES ON 11/04/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/20/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/20/202… SOUND WORKS PRODUCTIONS INC
2026-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,712 8945 S MERRILL AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 36'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-09-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$118,000 2133 W DIVISION ST
Owner: ALE··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR A PHYSICAL THERAPY… NERI COMPANIES INC
2026-09-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$350,000 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 34TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE - … REDMOND CONSTRUCTION CORP.
2026-09-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$1,750,000 30 S WACKER DR
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACE, SUITES 3600 … VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$105,000 1400 W 44TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN AN EXISTING FOOD PR… MERIDIAN DESIGN BUILD, INC
2026-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,500 3621 S MARSHFIELD AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… ECO-LIFE DESIGNING, LLC
2026-09-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$22,170 833 W BELLE PLAINE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 26,… replacement AAA-1 MASONRY&TUCKPOINTING INC
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$50,000 8725 W HIGGINS RD ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 0 BOXES AND EQUIP… HEIGHTS TOWER SERVICE, INC.
2026-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,461 10505 S LAWNDALE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 47'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$30,000 1743 W NELSON ST FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 8627 W FOSTER AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… 2,000 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof ALPHA BUILDERS INC
2026-09-04 Fire Protection
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 123 N WACKER DR
Owner: I&G··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108269… fire alarm SHAMROCK ELECTRIC CO.INC
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2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$225,000 100 S WACKER DR
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 11TH FLR RESTROOM CORE RENOVAT… PAUL BORG CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-09-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$16,000 1817 N ORLEANS ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement MARK C. CONSTRUCTION CORP
2026-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$40,000 48 E OAK ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF STOREFRONT OF THE EXISTING RETAIL BUILDING AT … ROCK STAR RENOVATION LLC
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$32,500 2538 W 117TH ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… New construction STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 2019 W CHASE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… D BEST ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
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2026-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$18,197 7719 W FARRAGUT AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 144'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 2315 E 69TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$4,628 5415 N SHERIDAN RD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 16 circuits New installation DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
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2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,200 10200 S WASHTENAW AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ELECTRICAL DESIGN SYSTEM CORP.
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Permit Types in Chicago
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 26,128+ Chicago building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-23 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 26,128 building permits in Chicago. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 1,139,917 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-10-23. Newest permit date: 2026-10-23. 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 26,128 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.

1 workflow for Chicago research

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 26,128 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. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
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
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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