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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MCWILLIAMS ELECTRIC CO. INC.
2026-05-11
📍 444 W LAKE ST
General Construction
CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
2026-05-11
📍 3015 W DIVISION ST
General Construction
SEMPRE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-05-11
📍 4552 S LECLAIRE AVE
General Construction

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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-11 General Construction $6,000 444 W LAKE ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOC… MCWILLIAMS ELECTRIC CO. INC.
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2026-05-11 General Construction 3015 W DIVISION ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL LIGHTING. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-05-11 General Construction 4552 S LECLAIRE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SEMPRE ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-05-11 General Construction 5965 W ERIE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … PERCY HARRISON III
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2026-05-11 Fence $3,263 4834 N SEELEY AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 52'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-11 Fence $41,703 4141 N HERMITAGE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 172'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $15,000 6835 S CALUMET AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATIO… THOMAS REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC - THOMAS CONSTRUCTION
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2026-05-11 Roofing $40,000 4400 N CLARK ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… CORE EXTERIORS PLLC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $20,000 5810 W HIGGINS AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… G&P TUCKPOINTING, INC.
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2026-05-11 General Construction $14,360 312 N MASON AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … NAIRCO INC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $73,000 1435 W PRATT BLVD TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 5, … DICKEY MASONRY
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2026-05-11 General Construction $1,000 1000 W ARMITAGE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HAUGER ELECTRIC
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2026-05-11 Fence $2,648 1900 N KEELER AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 26'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-11 Fence $3,500 5130 S OAK PARK AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 60'-0' … I REMODEL YOUR HOME
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2026-05-11 Solar $9,348 4023 N LEAMINGTON AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-05-11 General Construction $46,000 3023 W DIVERSEY AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 4200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… JC AND SON MASONRY INC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $1,400 7350 S DANTE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUN SYSTEMS
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2026-05-11 General Construction $9,500 990 N LAKE SHORE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 24 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCON… ADNAN DAVID ELECTRIC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $10,000 2106 W 83RD ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … WAKEFIELD ELECTRIC
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2026-05-11 Solar $19,801 9715 S WENTWORTH AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-05-11 Solar $19,801 10932 S EMERALD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-05-11 Plumbing 2313 S HOYNE AVE FOR PERMIT 100936283: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… EXPEDITE4U
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2026-05-11 General Construction $25,700 5238 W CARMEN AVE REPLACE EXISTING BACK DECK & STAIRS ESTES BUILDERS, INC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $16,618 225 E CHICAGO AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-05-11 General Construction $4,000 448 E 88TH ST WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED FRAME GARAGE, NO REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL… MZ CONTRACTING MANAGEMENT LLC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $28,000 5465 S INGLESIDE AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-05-11 Windows/Doors $35,000 1001 N LAWLER AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4,… MAGDIEL PILLADO
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2026-05-11 Solar $25,254 2758 N NEWCASTLE AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-05-11 Fire Protection 1000 W 52ND ST FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… I CUBED ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-05-11 General Construction $3,600 4353 W IRVING PARK RD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … LIG ELECTRIC,INC.
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2026-05-10 General Construction $13,000 2719 N FRANCISCO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … BRIGHT SPARKS ELECTRIC
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2026-05-10 General Construction $3,200 2717 W FARRAGUT AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ROM-ELECTRIC
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2026-05-10 Structural $1,000 4825 S UNION AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO RESTORE OPENING AT 1ST FLOOR UNIT FR… 21ST CENTURY.COM CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-05-09 General Construction $35,000 3545 W LAWRENCE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 800 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-05-09 Fence $3,500 3846 W FLOURNOY ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 62'-0' ' … SSS REALTY CONSULTING, LLC
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2026-05-09 Fence $18,299 3629 W 116TH ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 252'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-09 General Construction $5,000 3846 W FLOURNOY ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2026-05-09 Plumbing $10,123 3846 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 15 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… J.V.G. PLUMBING SERVICES,INC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $3,600 3934 W 105TH ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 8 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATI… APPLE ROOFING LLC
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2026-05-08 Plumbing $5,000 421 W MELROSE ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ACTION CLEANERS INC DBA ACR INC
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2026-05-08 General Construction $160,000 604 N LECLAIRE AVE SELF CERT: REPAIRS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HOME DUE TO FIRE; AS PER PLANS. RESTORE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2026-05-08 Signage $1,000 353 W 79TH ST WALL SIGN AT CASH2GO (FACING VINCENNES AVE) - 353 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620, … SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $21,790 9220 S WINCHESTER AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2700 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: THE … J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
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2026-05-08 Signage $5,000 10640 S HALSTED ST INSTALLATION OF 76 PRICE SIGN - 76 LOGO PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
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2026-05-08 General Construction $1,500 1452 W FULLERTON AVE INSTALLATION OF FRONT LIT CHANNEL LETTERS AT NEW ERA JEWELRY AND COIN (1452 W F… SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
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2026-05-08 General Construction $46,000 3611 E 114TH ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-05-08 General Construction $13,780 488 N MILWAUKEE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … MASON MASTERS INC
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2026-05-08 Pool/Spa $5,250 3818 N LEAVITT ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … FLAVIN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $5,000 2125 W WARREN BLVD SCOPE: ROOF REPAIR. AREA: 800 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATION: RO… T-N-D CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech 7842 S SEELEY AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL ONLY. ELECTRICAL ON SEPARAT… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
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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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1645 W OGDEN AVE P-126 CHR*** County assessor
120 S ASHLAND AVE SAP*** 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?

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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.
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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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