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
2025-08-13 General Construction 3929 W GLADYS AVE REPAIR THE EXISTING REAR WOOD PORCH AS VIOLATIONS. ELI AND MANDI GARAGE DOORS, INC
2025-08-13 Roofing 2001 N PULASKI RD SELF CERTIFICATION 2019 CBC. EXTERIOR REMODEL TO AN EXISTING GAS STATION MART. N… BAWADI CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-13 Roofing 1930 S DESPLAINES ST SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW 3-STORY + BASEMENT 4-UNIT BUILDING (O… LUKAVEN DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-08-13 HVAC/Mech 2306 S TROY ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON EXISTING BRICK & FRAME 3-1/2 STORY BUILDI… D & C ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-13 Fire Protection 1746 N HOYNE AVE SPR 2019 CBC:-NEW FULLY SPRINKLERED (S13D), 3-STORY, TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION, W/ B… BIGANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-08-12 General Construction 1605 S DRAKE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: BASEMENT CONVERSION TO A DWELLING UNIT, WITH FULL BATHROOM, 2 BED… JPD DEVELOPMENT, INC
2025-08-12 Pool/Spa 1000 N HAMLIN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: FIRE RESTORATION OF THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT MERCANTILE SPACE IN THE E… EC REMODELING INC
2025-08-12 General Construction 802 N DEARBORN ST DX-3 - SC 2019 CRBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING THREE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING. NO… CLOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC
2025-08-10 Roofing 2743 W GIDDINGS ST EXISTING MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO HAVE LINTEL REPLACEMENT, MASONRY TUC… CHRIST FOURKAS
2025-08-08 General Construction 616 W ARLINGTON PL SPR 2019 CBRC. REUSE OF AN EXISTING 4-STORY + BASEMENT FORMER HOTEL BUILDING INT… 3F CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
2025-08-08 Roofing 2024 W THOMAS ST REPLACE FRONT STAIR AND LANDING WITH NEW STEPS, RAILS, POSTS, AND ROOF IN SAME L… WESTWARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INCORPORATED
2025-08-07 General Construction 11601 W TOUHY AVE DDS 2019 CBRC: AA ORD L CONCOURSE RENOVATION. DEEP FOUNDATIONS INCLUDING THE INS… F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES, LLC.
2025-08-07 General Construction 7036 S YALE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION AND ADDRESS BUILDING VIOLATIONS IN AN EXISTING 3 STORY… INSIGHT DATA COMMUNICATIONS INC
2025-08-07 Roofing 1642 N ORCHARD ST SPR 2019 CBC : FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A 4 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH TWO … RYE BUILDERS, INC.
2025-08-07 Pool/Spa 2327 S HOMAN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING WITH … ANM MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2025-08-06 HVAC/Mech 346 W ARMITAGE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - NO CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTIN… JACKLEE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
2025-08-06 Pool/Spa 5689 N LINCOLN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: DECONVERSION OF 2 EXISTING VACANT MERCANTILE SPACES AT EXISTING 4… BEST HOME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-08-06 Roofing 438 W ST JAMES PL SPR - 2019 CBC - NEW METAL PERGOLA AT EXISTING ROOFTOP DECK AT EXISTING 5 STORY … CHICAGO SPECIALTY GARDENS, INC
2025-08-05 Fence 924 S OAKLEY BLVD SELF CERT 2019 CBC NEW SECOND FLOOR ADDITION, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, NEW REAR CON… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2025-08-05 General Construction 3726 N RACINE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW 3-CAR MASONRY GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL … MGS CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 4344 S OAKENWALD AVE REVISION TO PERMIT #101063647. SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT. RENOVA… R&D BUILDERS LLC
2025-08-05 HVAC/Mech 2821 W 25TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION IN EXISTING BASEMENT (2DU), AT EXISTING 2-STO… FLORES CONSTRUCTION
2025-08-05 General Construction 2841 W 23RD ST SPR 2019 CBC; EXISTING ONE-FAMILY (R-5) ONE-STORY BRICK/FRAME (IV-A) BUILDING WI… J&L RENOVATION GROUP INC
2025-08-04 Roofing 3534 S WOOD ST 2025 SC - REPLACE EXISTING FRAMED TWO CAR GARAGE APPROX. 500 SQFT. CONSTRUCT NEW… EDWIN MOY
2025-08-04 General Construction 11601 W TOUHY AVE ILLUMINATE WALL SIGN; 359 SQ/FT; SOUTH ELEVATION; CHINA CARGO ROCK RIDGE MEDIA INC DBA FASTSIGNS O'HARE
2025-08-04 Fence 3114 S PRAIRIE AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, REAR DECK, 6' WOOD FENCE,… K FUTURE BUILDERS, INC
2025-08-04 General Construction 11601 W TOUHY AVE ILLUMINATE WALL SIGN; 363 SQ/FT; SOUTH ELEVATION; CHINA AIR ROCK RIDGE MEDIA INC DBA FASTSIGNS O'HARE
2025-08-04 Fence 3112 S PRAIRIE AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, REAR DECK, 6' WOOD FENCE,… K FUTURE BUILDERS, INC
2025-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1727 W 106TH ST NEW SFH, TYPE V-5 NEW CONSTRUCTION. INCLUDING NEW ELECTRICAL, HVAC, AND PLUMBING… ESI MECHANICAL
2025-08-04 General Construction 5545 W WINDSOR AVE NEW ONE STORY REAR MASONRY ADDITION AND NEW ONE STORY FRONT MASONRY/WOOD OPEN PO… JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC ATTN: DIMITRIS MELLOS
2025-08-03 HVAC/Mech 5216 S WELLS ST SPR 2019 CBRC- CORRECT BUILDING VIOLATIONS, INCLUDING DECONVERT BASEMENT DWELLIN… BUCOVINA INC.
2025-08-01 General Construction 165 E ONTARIO ST SC 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING STARBUCKS COFFEE IN AN EXISTING… NAZCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
2025-08-01 Roofing 6868 N JEAN AVE PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ADDITION OVER EXISTING GARAGE, FRONT DECK W/PERGOLA AND PARTI… AIROOM, LLC
2025-08-01 Pool/Spa 748 N LAWNDALE AVE PROPOSED REAR 2ND FLOOR PORCH/STAIRS, INTERNAL RENOVATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR DWELLING… ALLDOS CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-07-31 Roofing 435 E 45TH ST SPR 2019 CBC:REVISION TO PERMIT # 101068799 NEW LAYOUT TO EXIST. BASEMENT. REM… TNC REMODELING INC
2025-07-31 General Construction 10968 S CHURCH ST SC 2019 CBC; EXISTING 1 1/2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH BASEMENT. NEW 2… A2Z PROPERTY CARE INC
2025-07-31 Pool/Spa 4322 W POTOMAC AVE SPR 2019 CBC - PROPOSED 2 STORY/2 UNIT RESIDENCE W/BASEMENT, FRONT DECK, SIDE 6'… CANCUN CONCRETE CO.
2025-07-30 Roofing 3639 W MCLEAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNITS FRAME BUILDING NEW DET… MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC.
2025-07-30 Roofing 3637 W MCLEAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNITS FRAME BUILDING NEW DAT… MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC.
2025-07-30 Roofing 3028 N SHEFFIELD AVE NEW COMPOSITE ROOF DECK AND NEW OPEN PERGOLA STRUCTURE ON EXISTING FOUR STORY CO… GARCIAS WOOD CRAFTERS LLC
2025-07-30 General Construction 3814 W CHICAGO AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING - COMMERCIAL AND (1) DU. WORK TO INCLU… CITY-WIDE CONSTRUCTION & REHAB COMPANY
2025-07-30 Plumbing 2534 W DEVON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - CONVERTING AN EXISTING CLOTHING STORE INTO A GROCERY/BUTCHER SHO… M N HOMES INC
2025-07-29 General Construction 230 N CLARK ST INSTALLATION OF 1 NON ILLUMINATED METAL CANOPY, WITH 1 SET OF INTERNALLY ILLUMIN… IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-07-29 Roofing 2245 W RACE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY RESIDENCE. EXISTING TWO-UNIT… KLASIK CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-07-28 General Construction 2547 W 102ND PL SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 2 STORY REAR FRAME ADDITION WITH BASEMENT, INTERIOR ALTER… GORMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-07-26 General Construction 10243 S YATES AVE CONSTRUCT NEW 1 STORY OPEN WOOD FRAME DECK IN THE BACK YARD OF A 2-STORY FRAME S… MONSTER ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-07-25 Pool/Spa 3188 S ARCHER AVE SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW 4 STORY, III-A, 24 DU APARTMENT BUILDING W/GROUND FLOOR … MPI CONTRACTING, INC.
2025-07-25 General Construction 5945 S TRIPP AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - ADDITION TO EXISTING 1 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE W/ BASEMENT… (XRB) CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC.
2025-07-25 General Construction 1949 W 51ST ST SPR 2019 CBRC PROPOSED COOKING AREA FOR FAST FOOD CARRY-OUT RESTAURANT IN AN EXI… HARHARA INC
2025-07-25 General Construction 3413 S EMERALD AVE SPR2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WI… SLIGO CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED
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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.

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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.

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3242 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
3808 S DEARBORN ST CHICAGO HSING AUTHORTI County assessor
2819 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
3214 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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A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
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