Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

11,476 indexed permits · 2,255 active contractors · 9,598 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,255 active contractors who pulled 11,476 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-05-28. Live tracking of 9,598 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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11,476
Indexed Permits
2,255
Active Contractors
9,598
Code Violations
10
Property Owners

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 2,255 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed daily.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-05-27. Updated daily • newest record from 1d 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 1,807 new building permits alongside 9,598 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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Chicago had 1807 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 552 electrical, 471 hvac and 242 general construction. The average project value is $89,504.

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All permits

11,476 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2025-09-02 Roofing 3214 N NATOMA AVE ERECT ATTACHED 20' X 7'-6" ROOF AWNING OVER PAVER PATIO AT SIDE OF EXISTING FRAM…
2025-09-02 General Construction 168 N LOREL AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, REAR DECK, AND 2 CAR GARAGE, PER PLANS. MEDLOCK CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-01 Demolition 1704 W NELSON ST INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR UNIT WITHIN A 2 STORY FRAME BUILDIN… JOSEPH LOPEZ
2025-08-31 Roofing 6945 S OGLESBY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC RENOVATION OF EXISTING (TO REMAIN) 3 DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING… THOMAS SOLUTIONS HD, LLC
2025-08-29 General Construction 3696 S ARCHER AVE INSTALLING OUTDOOR POLE SIGN STRICTLY NEON INC
2025-08-29 General Construction 11357 S PRAIRIE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING APARTMENTS FOR MS TA… SLIP SAFETY REMODEL AND REPAIR INC
2025-08-29 General Construction 3619 N PANAMA AVE SPR 2019 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 2-STORY SFR WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE… CAHILL BUILDERS, INC.
2025-08-29 General Construction 6905 S STATE ST SPR 2019 CBC. CONSTRUCTION OF 1-STORY 546 SF ACCESSORY SHED ADDITION AT REAR OF … ENTERPRISE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
2025-08-29 HVAC/Mech 3661 W DIVISION ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACE WITHIN EXIS… NOVAK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-08-28 General Construction 2324 W CULLERTON ST 2019 CBC SPR. REPLACE OPEN WOOD PORCH SAME AS EXISTING FOR THE REAR 2 STORY FRAM… HALO MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-08-28 General Construction 11205 S DRAKE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION, SECOND STORY ADDITION AND REMOVAL OF REAR 1 … INSIGHT DATA COMMUNICATIONS INC
2025-08-28 General Construction 1505 W VICTORIA ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION, NEW RAISED 2ND STORY DECK & ADDITION TO EXIS… DESIGN FIRST BUILDERS, LLC
2025-08-28 General Construction 6601 N RIDGE BLVD SPR 2019 CBRC ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING ONE STORY BLDG (BUILDING 501) 17' HIGH, MA… BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2025-08-28 General Construction 5511 W NORTH AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: PARTIALLY REBUILD FRONT FACADE IN AN EXISTING MIXED-USE, BRICK BU… BENSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO.
2025-08-28 Fire Protection 4022 N CALIFORNIA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - CONVERT FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO THREE DWELLING UNITS,(FI… YAAM DEVELOPMENT GROUP
2025-08-27 General Construction 1607 N CLEVELAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION OF AN ELEVATED EXTERIOR COURTYARD CONCRETE ON STEEL WA… BUILDMAX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-27 Windows/Doors 2115 W MELROSE ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION TO THE EXISTING 2ND FLOOR FRONT AND REAR DUPL… R GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-08-27 Roofing 2615 W CARMEN AVE 2019 CBRC SPR. INSTALLATION OF A NEW PREFABRICATED ALUMINUM PERGOLA MOUNTED ON … URBAN ROOFTOPS, LLC
2025-08-26 Roofing 5509 W HADDON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A TWO-STORY, SINGLE FAMILY FRAME RESIDEN… ANM MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2025-08-26 Roofing 8634 S MANISTEE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF TWO UNIT BUILDING WITH DUPLEXING THE 2ND &… ELC MASONRY CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-08-26 General Construction 2707 W GLENLAKE AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING 4-STORY BUILD… THE REAL SEAL LLC
2025-08-26 General Construction 1426 W IRVING PARK RD SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR REMODEL FOR NEW MASSAGE PARLOR ON 1ST FLOOR OF EXISTING… BING CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-26 Fire Protection 4010 W NORTH AVE CONVERT EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING INTO A MIXED-USE BUILDING ADDING 9 DWELLING… SCM DEVELOPMENT INC
2025-08-25 General Construction 6358 S KOLIN AVE SPR 2019 CBC REPLACE REAR WOOD DECK AND STAIRS ON AN EXISTING 2-STORY, RESIDENTI… URSETTA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
2025-08-25 Signage 1465 W 95TH ST INSTALLING OUTDOOR CABINET SIGN ON POLE STRICTLY NEON INC
2025-08-25 General Construction 7833 S AVALON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: EXISTING 2 STORY 2 DWELLING UNIT FRAMED RESIDENTIAL HOUSE.INTERIO… OPULENCE HEATING & CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-22 Pool/Spa 566 W VAN BUREN ST DDS / 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 12-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (199 UNITS)… CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP CHICAGO LLC
2025-08-22 Roofing 2724 N LEHMANN CT DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 5 STORY, 19 DWELLING UNIT APARTMENT BUILD… CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS, INC.
2025-08-22 General Construction 4122 S ALBANY AVE SELFCERT: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL 3-1/2 STORY 3DU RESIDEN… ZHENG CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
2025-08-22 HVAC/Mech 8147 S COLFAX AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: EXISTING 2 STORY 4 DWELING UNIT BRICK BUILDING WITH BSMT. INTERIO… NORTH ONE REMODELING INC
2025-08-22 Pool/Spa 1415 N ASHLAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDITION OF A THIRD FLOOR FOR OWNER'S UNIT OVER EXISTING BED-AND-… STRONGHOLD VENTURES, INC
2025-08-21 Signage 11201 S CORLISS AVE INSTALLING OUTDOOR WALL SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION STRICTLY NEON INC
2025-08-21 General Construction 2623 W LAWRENCE AVE SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISITING RESTAURANT IN 2625 W LAWRENCE… CALIN GROUP LLC
2025-08-21 HVAC/Mech 212 N ABERDEEN ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ESTABLISH NEW TEA/COFFEE SHOP "CHÁ" (OCCU… CONNSTRUCT LLC
2025-08-21 Pool/Spa 8515 S CICERO AVE DDS 2019 CBRC: MODERATE REHAB AND ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2-STORY MOTEL TO CONVE… SYNERGY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
2025-08-21 General Construction 4529 S FRANCISCO AVE SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN AN EXISING 2-UNIT BUILDING DUE TO FIRE D… CALIN GROUP LLC
2025-08-21 Fire Protection 1604 N HERMITAGE AVE DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 5 STORY 8 UNIT MIXED USE BUILDING W/ 1ST … BM UK ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2025-08-21 General Construction 5706 S MARSHFIELD AVE SPR 2019 CBRC-NEW DORMER, REPLACE REAR ENCLOSED PORCH WITH AN OPEN PORCH AND INT… MCM3 CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-08-21 General Construction 2220 W MONROE ST SPR 2019 CRBC - DRAWINGS FOR A NEW REAR BALCONY AT AN EXISTING 2 STORY MASONRY, … MATTHEW ROBINSON
2025-08-20 General Construction 2544 W MONTROSE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC REPLACE AHU & CONDENSING UNIT AS PER PLANS FOR PHARMACY AREA OF KI… GENERAL REFRIGERATION LLC DBA PREMISTAR NORTH
2025-08-20 General Construction 4418 W MONTANA ST SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR RENOVATION, DECONVERSION OF 2 DWELLING UNITS TO A SFR, … ANM MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2025-08-19 Pool/Spa 6328 W IRVING PARK RD PROPOSED 3 STORY/9 UNIT RESIDENCE, FRONT AND REAR NORTH SIDE PORCHES, TRASH ENCL… AMULET CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-08-19 General Construction 3650 N CLARK ST COMM. SELF CERT. - 2019 CBC - REPLACE EXISTING ATM KIOSK WITH NEW UNIT, INCLUDES… TRU SERVICE GROUP INC
2025-08-19 General Construction 1345 S FEDERAL ST PD#169 SPR 2019 CBC FOR A PROPOSED SPORT COURT AND COVERED GAZEBO TO SERVE AS AN… URSETTA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
2025-08-19 Roofing 2823 S SHORT ST PROPOSED FRONT 1 STORY ROOFED PORCH AS PER PLAN ( OCCUPANCY R-5, HOME CONSTR… N.R.D. CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-08-18 General Construction 3300 W FRANKLIN BLVD SPR 2019 CBRC - REVISION TO #101047759, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO REMODEL APPROVED… WINDWARD ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-08-15 Plumbing 4851 W MONROE ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO DAMAGED DRYWALL, PLUMBING AND ELECTR… C & J ELECTRIC CO.
2025-08-15 Roofing 1531 N NORTH PARK AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED ROOFTOP PERGOLA W/TRELLIS AND RETRACTABLE AWNING OVER A… CHICAGO SPECIALTY GARDENS, INC
2025-08-15 Pool/Spa 907 W RANDOLPH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101042477 FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUBDIVI… SYNERGY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
2025-08-14 Signage 3325 N SOUTHPORT AVE INSTALLATION OF A BLADE SIGN WITH STORE'S LOGO. IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
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Recent Property Owners

Properties with recent permit activity — owner information from public records. Pro subscribers see full names; free visitors see masked names.

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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 19 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 🔥 Hot 357 (232) Solar $13,824 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 93 (63) $32,342 🔒 Reveal
3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 Active Cold 78 (55) Signage $10,065 🔒 Reveal
4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 68 (56) Fence $7,860 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 39 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 63 (28) $159,875 🔒 Reveal
6. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 60 (45) - 🔒 Reveal
7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 9 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 55 (38) $19,786 🔒 Reveal
8. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 50 (39) $26,374 🔒 Reveal
9. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 49 (29) $46,233 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 47 (32) Roofing $35,622 🔒 Reveal
11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active Warm 47 (26) Pool/Spa $20,456 🔒 Reveal
12. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 8 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 44 (43) Electrical $42,948 🔒 Reveal
13. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 4 permits/30d Active Warm 43 (30) $5,895 🔒 Reveal
14. HARBOR POINT 📞 Active Cold 43 (16) Electrical $4,000 🔒 Reveal
15. KDN SIGNS INC 📞 Active Cold 42 (33) Signage $6,389 🔒 Reveal
16. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active Warm 42 (11) Demolition $35,692 🔒 Reveal
17. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY 📞 Cold 42 (10) Signage $2,500 🔒 Reveal
18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 6 permits/30d Active Warm 40 (26) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 9 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 40 (25) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
20. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 2 permits/30d Active Warm 40 (21) $8,877 🔒 Reveal
21. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active Warm 39 (29) $10,136 Verifying…
22. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 6 permits/30d Active Warm 39 (22) Solar $18,785 🔒 Reveal
23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 7 1 permits/30d Active Cold 39 (20) $69,530 Verifying…
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 3 permits/30d Active Cold 38 (21) $6,517 Verifying…
25. BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS 8 permits/30d Active Warm 36 (30) Roofing $27,332 Verifying…

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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 11476+ Chicago building permits — updated periodically 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.

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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.

Property Address Owner Source
3205 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
3237 S INDIANA AVE IL COL OF OPTOMETRY County assessor
3176 S ARCHER AVE P19 SKYRIVER ARCHER DEV LL County assessor
3203 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
3816 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF 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 11476 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Chicago is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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
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