Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,601 indexed permits · 2,181 active contractors · 10,413 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,181 active contractors who pulled 12,601 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-10. Live tracking of 10,413 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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12,601
Indexed Permits
2,181
Active Contractors
10,413
Code Violations
462,341
Property Owners
2026-06-10
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-08
Chicago had 1722 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 578 electrical, 491 hvac and 151 general construction. The average project value is $279,794.

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INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-05-18
📍 120 W 87TH ST
Signage
I REMODEL YOUR HOME
2026-05-17
📍 5554 S SAYRE AVE
Fence
HOLTON BROTHER'S INC.
2026-05-17
📍 2800 W WASHINGTON BLVD
General Construction

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12,601 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-18 Signage $5,000 120 W 87TH ST MEC KIDS: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (WEST ELEVATION FACING PARKI… INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY
2026-05-17 Fence $2,500 5554 S SAYRE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 50'-0' ' … I REMODEL YOUR HOME
2026-05-17 General Construction $8,800 2800 W WASHINGTON BLVD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … HOLTON BROTHER'S INC.
2026-05-17 General Construction $1,350 1940 W 21ST PL LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR BRICK/STONE EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOC… STENNETH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-05-17 Fence $2,000 5200 S MONITOR AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 50'-0' ' … I REMODEL YOUR HOME
2026-05-17 General Construction $65,500 3800 W PETERSON AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … HOLTON BROTHER'S INC.
2026-05-17 General Construction $2,450 4980 N MARINE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION GROUP
2026-05-17 General Construction $2,050 740 S FEDERAL ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… JKO ELECTRIC INC.
2026-05-17 General Construction $2,000 2422 E 75TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CONTRAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES
2026-05-17 General Construction 4980 N MARINE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION GROUP
2026-05-17 General Construction $2,600 3332 W 38TH ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … A PLUS CONTRACTING SERVICES IN
2026-05-16 General Construction $1,000 3200 N SHEFFIELD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HAUGER ELECTRIC
2026-05-16 General Construction $1,000 5200 S ELLIS AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… POWER VOLTS ELECTRIC CO., INC.
2026-05-16 HVAC/Mech 8512 S BLACKSTONE AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL AND PLUMBING IN KITCHEN AND… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-05-16 Plumbing $1,500 8826 S PRAIRIE AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… VNU PLUMBING & SEWER REPAIR LLC
2026-05-16 Windows/Doors $6,000 400 E OHIO ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… LA PELUSA HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2026-05-16 General Construction 2040 W SHAKESPEARE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … WIZARD ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-15 Pool/Spa $2,500 6205 N CALDWELL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… MIK SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED
2026-05-15 General Construction 11009 S LONGWOOD DR REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100884878 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUETS INSPECTION NO LATER… GILEO, LLC
2026-05-15 General Construction $29,600 3517 N KEATING AVE CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 100SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = . LOCATION: REPLA… BUDGET CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-05-15 General Construction $18,380 1033 W MONROE ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 20 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… DICKEY MASONRY
2026-05-15 General Construction $3,800 10409 S SPRINGFIELD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-05-15 General Construction $4,500 1100 N JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
2026-05-15 General Construction $4,500 3422 N OZARK AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DEPENDABLE SOLUTIONS CORP
2026-05-15 Solar $16,685 10215 S CALUMET AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Solar $9,348 1931 N NATOMA AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Roofing $29,500 8311 S PHILLIPS AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… VALUE GARAGE BUILDERS, LLC.
2026-05-15 Solar $32,230 10509 S WOOD ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Solar $22,917 5411 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 General Construction $6,000 4052 W WEST END AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CHESTNUT MASONRY INC
2026-05-15 General Construction $118,873 1816 W GARFIELD BLVD LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … FOREST SECURITY,INC.
2026-05-15 General Construction $27,126 337 E RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/19/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/31/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 6/9/2026… PARTYTIME-HDO OPERATIONS LLC
2026-05-15 Fire Protection 1 N FRANKLIN ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107845… CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
2026-05-15 General Construction 111 N STATE ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: MERCANTILE. START DATE: 5/11/2026. END… MARSHALL FIELDS
2026-05-15 Structural $3,000,000 15 S WOOD ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ***STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW*** FIRST FLOOR SCOPE INCLUDES FIN… JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO
2026-05-15 General Construction 10810 S AVENUE H APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: SCHOOL (K-12). PR… CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2026-05-15 Pool/Spa $2,110 3818 N ALTA VISTA TER LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-05-15 General Construction $32,000 2901 N WASHTENAW AVE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 2-STORY REAR ENCLOSED WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCA… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-15 Plumbing 6831 S PAULINA ST FOR PERMIT 100916662: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… TONIE'S PLUMBING CORPORATION
2026-05-15 General Construction $1,500 1221 W CATALPA AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 110 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AFFORDABLE MASONRY & TUCKPTG
2026-05-15 Fence $5,420 3419 N NEWCASTLE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 77'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-15 HVAC/Mech $140,000 314 W 108TH ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER 101073692 FOR CHANGES TO THE MECH… ARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC
2026-05-15 Plumbing $35,057 1962 W LAWRENCE AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… R. CARROZZA PLUMBING CO
2026-05-15 General Construction $35,000 1628 N LUNA AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 11,… APC CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-05-15 General Construction $5,000 6217 N LAKEWOOD AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … MITCHELL ETELY
2026-05-15 Roofing $35,000 3321 S SEELEY AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… LEADER GARAGE BUILDERS INC
2026-05-15 General Construction $18,200 235 W CERMAK RD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 7, … NAIRCO INC
2026-05-15 Roofing $459,850 3436 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 9340 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… ANCHOR MECHANICAL, INC
2026-05-15 General Construction $10,000 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-15 General Construction $4,660 5471 S HYDE PARK BLVD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 150 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO INC.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 20 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 84 permits/30d Active 401 (260) Solar $13,613 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 100 (61) Landscaping & Exterior $31,449 🔒 Reveal
3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 Active 84 (45) Signage $9,876 🔒 Reveal
4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 78 (64) Fence $7,515 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 66 (29) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 59 (35) Electrical $17,812 🔒 Reveal
8. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 9 permits/30d Active 55 (33) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
9. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 54 (31) Pool/Spa $20,294 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 53 (38) Roofing $35,483 🔒 Reveal
11. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 52 (40) Electrical $26,445 🔒 Reveal
12. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 48 (31) Solar $18,627 🔒 Reveal
13. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 8 permits/30d Active 46 (27) Electrical $10,136 Verifying…
14. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 8 permits/30d Active 46 (26) Electrical $9,960 🔒 Reveal
15. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 8 3 permits/30d Active 44 (43) Electrical $42,948 🔒 Reveal
16. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 5 permits/30d Active 44 (29) Electrical $5,977 🔒 Reveal
17. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 Active 44 (13) Demolition $34,785 🔒 Reveal
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 10 5 permits/30d Active 43 (27) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. HARBOR POINT 📞 Active 43 (16) Electrical $4,000 🔒 Reveal
20. KDN SIGNS INC 📞 ⚠️ 1 Active 42 (33) Signage $6,389 🔒 Reveal
21. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 42 (24) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
22. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 42 (24) Electrical $7,143 Verifying…
23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 34 3 permits/30d Active 42 (21) Fire Protection $68,673 Verifying…
24. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY 📞 42 (10) Signage $2,500 🔒 Reveal
25. SUNRISE SOLAR LLC 📞 3 permits/30d Active 39 (30) Solar $19,230 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 12601+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC., PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,181 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-06-08. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,722 new building permits alongside 10,413 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

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60 E MONROE ST 5805 AND*** County assessor
60 E MONROE ST 4-37 MON*** County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 12601 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
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