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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2026-09-04 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 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$4,000 840 W BLACKHAWK ST SONO EAST APARTMENT HOMES: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SINGLE SIDED GROUND SIGN WITH … WINDY CITY SIGNS AND GRAPHICS, INC
2026-09-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$325,000 175 W JACKSON BLVD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … replacement RESTORE WORKS
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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.
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 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 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 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$8,900 4752 S PRINCETON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH AND REPLACE WITH NEW REAR OP… A.M.A. MUNOZ CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,000 248 E BALBO DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation HAUGER ELECTRIC
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2026-09-04 Signage
Source type: PERMIT - SIGNS
$5,000 5648 S ARCHER AVE ASCEND CANNABIS: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTING SIGN WITH PUSHED… IC SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 777 S STATE ST TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 85 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 300 FT. LOCATI… LS CONTRACTING GROUP, INC.
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$12,500 3940 W FULLERTON AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… low voltage BOYD ELECTRIC, INC.
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 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$2,800 4815 S ELIZABETH ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 30 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 2, M… CONCRETE UNLIMITED
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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 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
$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 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 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 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
$450,000 625 N HAMLIN AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT, 3 DWELLING UNITS BUILDING WITH DETACHED… 3 units 2-story 2-car garage residential GT ALTERNATIVES LLC
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 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 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 Solar
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$23,810 9308 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Owner: E M··· 🔒
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
2026-09-04 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 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$24,000 3643 N GREENVIEW AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 2, LOCATION: SO… KIKO & SON INC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$120,000 938 N KEDVALE AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING 2 ST… FIRST MIDWEST REMODELING INC
2026-09-04 Structural
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,000 3515 W CERMAK RD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3,… replacement PRIME MASONRY GROUP
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,500 5836 S MAYFIELD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$20,000 4903 S KOMENSKY AVE SELF-CERT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REHAB TO REMOVE THE EXISTING CANTILEVERED ADDIT… ALEZ & SON LLC
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 6231 W ROSCOE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 125A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$55,000 1060 W ADDISON ST *ERECTION STARTS 09-03-2026 ERCTION ENDS 09-08-2026. INSIDE WRIGLEY FIELD FOR TH… SHAMROCK DECORATING INC
2026-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$12,000 5522 S STATE ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… KSR CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-04 New Construction
Source type: PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
— 2534 N GREENVIEW AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 11/04/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/21/202… ANTHONY MARSHALL CSEM
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 3180 N MILWAUKEE AVE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE IN TYPE 1A CONSTRUCTION BUILDING. NE… ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-09-04 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$19,906 8420 S JEFFERY BLVD REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures replacement FOUR SEASONS HOME SERVICES
2026-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$456,942 3513 N JANSSEN AVE SC 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. EXTERI… RTG DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-09-04 Plumbing
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$5,000 7728 W FARGO AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 1 fixtures replacement EELIE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$200,000 223 E DELAWARE PL SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REHAB AT UNIT 5W IN EXISTING 6 STORY 11 D.U. AS PE… MARZ CONSTRUCTION
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,000 4843 S JUSTINE ST SCOPE: REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM, NO OTHER WORK. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNI… VEKA CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
— 3531 W 79TH PL
Owner: YUR··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 45'-0' ' … —
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,500 2831 N MOBILE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$12,000 12045 S EGGLESTON AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… ZFZ CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$150,000 6822 S CLAREMONT AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REHABILITATE EXISTING 2-1/2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY BUILD… IKEDA HOMES LLC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
$325,000 435 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: TRI··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 1 STORY, GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL… O'NEIL BUILDING CORPORATION
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$1,500 10809 S AVENUE L LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits New installation SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$3,500 2936 N SOUTHPORT AVE ALTERATION OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. ALTERATION OF 3 BOXES AND EQUIP… G WAVE LLC
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
$10,000 4638 N MARIA CT LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … 100A 1 circuits battery New installation Battery storage SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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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.

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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.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

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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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