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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AFFORDABLE MASONRY & TUCKPTG
2026-05-15
📍 1221 W CATALPA AVE
General Construction
SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15
📍 1931 N NATOMA AVE
Solar
FLAVIN ELECTRIC LLC
2026-05-15
📍 1739 W HENDERSON ST
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12,601 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
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 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 Pool/Spa $5,000 1739 W HENDERSON ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … FLAVIN ELECTRIC LLC
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 General Construction $14,000 11532 S OAKLEY AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: SID… INTELLIS LLC
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 $4,660 5471 S HYDE PARK BLVD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 150 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HIGHLIGHTS CHICAGO 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 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 11009 S LONGWOOD DR REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100884878 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUETS INSPECTION NO LATER… GILEO, LLC
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 $18,200 235 W CERMAK RD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 7, … NAIRCO 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 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 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 Pool/Spa $2,500 6205 N CALDWELL AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… MIK SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED
2026-05-14 General Construction $2,500 3738 S HERMITAGE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DARRYL MONTGOMERY
2026-05-14 Fence $2,526 1627 N LAWNDALE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 48'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-14 General Construction $10,000 5436 W HUTCHINSON ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 40 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… PLUMB MASONRY, INC.
2026-05-14 General Construction $10,570 5313 S TRIPP AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ARNOLD ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC.
2026-05-14 Roofing $31,200 1437 W LILL AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… LEADER GARAGE BUILDERS INC
2026-05-14 General Construction $1,500 5710 W SCHOOL ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ACE ELECTRIC
2026-05-14 General Construction $1,500 6346 N SAYRE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ACE ELECTRIC
2026-05-14 General Construction $31,500 4408 S MICHIGAN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH AND STAIRS AS PE… MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED
2026-05-14 Roofing $8,000 849 W SHERIDAN RD REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE: 5YCC40… CHICAGO APARTMENT PLACE, INC.
2026-05-14 HVAC/Mech $25,000 5601 N SHERIDAN RD SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL/PLASTER, PLUMBING AN… AF MAINTENANCE CORP
2026-05-14 Signage $10,000 5221 W LAWRENCE AVE ERECT ONE (1) BACKLIT SIGN MOUNTED ON EXTERIOR WALL OPF MASONRY LLC
2026-05-14 Signage $10,000 2300 N MILWAUKEE AVE ERECT ONE (1) BACKLIT SIGN MOUNTED ON EXTERIOR WALL OPF MASONRY LLC
2026-05-14 General Construction $22,800 3654 N LINCOLN AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC
2026-05-14 Roofing $42,000 8551 S LOWE AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… ALLIANCE BUILDERS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
2026-05-14 General Construction $27,250 1 S WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… IMG TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2026-05-14 General Construction $21,000 2215 S MARSHALL BLVD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3,… BEST BRICKLAYERS INC
2026-05-14 General Construction $3,200 8017 S INGLESIDE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC
2026-05-14 Roofing $25,000 1826 W 34TH PL NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… LEADER GARAGE BUILDERS INC
2026-05-14 Signage $5,800 1400 E 47TH DR INSTALLATION OF (1) 16'0"L X 3'4"HT X0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT C… FIRST AD SIGNS INC
2026-05-14 General Construction $57,600 5550 S SHORE DR TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … ACCURATE MASONRY & RESTORATION
2026-05-14 General Construction 5550 S SHORE DR TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 20 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 140 FT. LOCATI… ACCURATE MASONRY & RESTORATION
2026-05-14 General Construction $13,750 2504 W IOWA ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 530 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, … ILLINOIS HOME IMPROV CORP.
2026-05-14 General Construction 850 S CLARK ST TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 140 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 110 FT. LOCAT… BRAL RESTORATION LLC
2026-05-14 Pool/Spa $2,800 3078 N MILWAUKEE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 20 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCON… CASTILLO ELECTRIC INC
2026-05-14 Fence $7,974 161 N LONG AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 146'… ERGEON INC
2026-05-14 Signage $3,000 1400 E 47TH DR INSTALLATION OF (1) 5'2"L X 1'8"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDE… FIRST AD SIGNS INC
2026-05-14 Pool/Spa $98,000 401 W SUPERIOR ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING 2ND FLOOR OFFICE TENANT SPA… CATALYST GC AND DEVELOPMENT, INC.
2026-05-14 General Construction 4624 S ELLIS AVE TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 4, MAX. LENGTH: 40 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 110 FT. LOCATI… MBB ENTERPRISES OF CHICAGO, INC
2026-05-14 Solar $27,230 10601 S SANGAMON ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-14 Roofing $96,600 3645 W CHICAGO AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 12333 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: WOR… MATTHEWS ROOFING COMPANY INC
2026-05-14 Roofing $722,000 2102 W OGDEN AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(DAIKIN, CAHOI… ANCHOR MECHANICAL, INC
2026-05-14 General Construction $7,650 4301 W SUNNYSIDE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 10 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 10, … ILLINOIS HOME IMPROV CORP.
2026-05-14 General Construction $13,300 811 W EASTWOOD AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CUSTOM BUILDERS RESTORATION
2026-05-14 General Construction $6,000 1501 W RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/18/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/25/202… BIG TENT EVENTS
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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.

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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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1069 W 14TH PL GU-89 LES*** County assessor
330 S MICHIGAN AVE 1802 DON*** County assessor
440 N WABASH AVE P-136 MAZ*** 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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Real estate investors
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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