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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RIDGE MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
2026-05-14
📍 1504 N HUDSON AVE
Plumbing
AF MAINTENANCE CORP
2026-05-14
📍 5601 N SHERIDAN RD
HVAC/Mech
BEST BRICKLAYERS INC
2026-05-14
📍 2215 S MARSHALL 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
2026-05-14 Plumbing 1504 N HUDSON AVE FOR PERMIT 101067337: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… RIDGE MECHANICAL SERVICES 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 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 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 Demolition $25,000 3047 N WESTERN AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING (REAR BUILDING ONLY) BUILDER LUXURY 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 General Construction $37,500 1501 W RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/19/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/26/202… BIG TENT EVENTS
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
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 Roofing $722,000 2102 W OGDEN AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(DAIKIN, CAHOI… ANCHOR MECHANICAL, INC
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 $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 Signage $10,000 1138 W BELMONT AVE ERECT ONE (1) BACKLIT SIGN MOUNTED TO EXTERIOR WALL OPF MASONRY LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction $26,000 6953 S MERRILL AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-13 Roofing $50,000 4043 W MADISON ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 10000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: THE… PNK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-05-13 Solar $7,011 1222 N MENARD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-13 Roofing $19,000 5515 W JACKSON BLVD SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… HEELS AND HAMMERS CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction $45,000 1 N STATE ST WATER DAMAGE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 6000LB CAPACITY, 21-FLOOR, 350FPM, PAS… TK ELEVATOR
2026-05-13 General Construction $183,000 453 W BRIAR PL NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR,… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction 337 E RANDOLPH ST INSTALLATION OF (3) THREE TEMPORARY 12' ENCLOSED VERTICAL PLATFORM WHEELCHAIR LI… ELEVATOR INDUSTRIES OF IL
2026-05-13 General Construction $22,000 161 N CLARK ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOC… ×2 NEXTGEN ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS…
2026-05-13 General Construction $114,700 805 N CALIFORNIA AVE NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 2100LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR,… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction $3,000 1840 S KARLOV AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 5,… W & M BUILDERS
2026-05-13 Roofing $17,500 4044 N PAULINA ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1900 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… CHAMPION ROOFING INC
2026-05-13 Roofing $425,000 2240 W HOMER ST SC 2019. CONVERT 2 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDEN… RUFARRO REMODELING & MAINTENANCE LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction $141,300 5428 N WINTHROP AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2100LBS CAPACITY @ 150FPM, 6 FLOO… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction 3706 W FULLERTON AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101012211 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… FRAGOSO CONTRACTORS INC
2026-05-13 General Construction $8,000 3343 N SHEFFIELD AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 875 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … INLAND HOME REMODELING INC
2026-05-13 General Construction $124,700 2254 W CHICAGO AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2100LBS CAPACITY @ 150FPM, 5 FLOO… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction $119,010 1941 W ROOSEVELT RD MODERNIZATION OF HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 4500LBS CAPACITY, 4 STOPS, PURSUA… COLLEY ELEVATOR CO.
2026-05-13 General Construction 910 S MICHIGAN AVE TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 5, MAX. LENGTH: 135 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 266 FT. LOCAT… MARK 1 RESTORATION COMPANY
2026-05-13 Structural $30,000 6018 S MICHIGAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC - EXISTING MASONRY GARAGE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, WALL REPAIR & LINTE… SECOND CITY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
2026-05-13 General Construction $961,935 172 W MADISON ST MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3000LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-13 Fire Protection 4619 S WOLCOTT AVE FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… I CUBED ENTERPRISES INC
2026-05-13 Solar $25,393 517 W 28TH ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY
2026-05-13 Roofing $429,880 221 E CULLERTON ST REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 3 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(YORK KJ061N12… AIR COMFORT, LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 55 W 34TH ST REPLACEMENT OF POWER UNIT ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER … URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction $138,600 201 E OHIO ST MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 1800LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 100FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(ONL… 1ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-05-13 General Construction 2056 N KEYSTONE AVE FOR PERMIT 101071670: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-05-13 Solar $9,840 5921 S AUSTIN AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRISE SOLAR LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 45 W 111TH ST REMOVAL OF 2ND FLOOR FROM OPERATION/DISPATCHING ON TWO(2) 4000LB CAPACITY, 6-FLO… NOUVEAU ILLINOIS INC.
2026-05-13 Roofing $6,500 6742 S CHAMPLAIN AVE SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 1200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: COMP TEA… MANCILLA CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-13 General Construction $85,000 161 N CLARK ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… ×2 USDATA COMM
2026-05-13 Fence $7,284 5801 W 59TH ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 87'-0' ' … A & M FENCE CORPORATION
2026-05-13 General Construction $15,000 123 N WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… USDATA COMM
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $92,000 20 N WACKER DR SCOPE: NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 2620 FOR NEW … INTERIOR ALTERATIONS
2026-05-13 General Construction $22,379 8770 W BRYN MAWR AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-05-13 Solar $19,801 1222 N MENARD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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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?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

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1069 W 14TH PL GU-79 GEO*** County assessor
330 S MICHIGAN AVE 2010 ROB*** County assessor
405 N WABASH AVE 3009 HAI*** 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.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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