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
2025-05-12 Roofing 2855 N LINCOLN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC-ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 3 STORY PLUS BASEMENT, CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3… WATER SOLUTIONS PLUMBING LLC
2025-05-12 Windows/Doors 3600 N LAKE SHORE DR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOORS ALONG MAIN CORRIDOR TO BRING INTO CODE … HAMMERBRUSH CONSTRUCTION & COATINGS INC
2025-05-09 General Construction 732 N HARDING AVE SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 D.U. TWO STORY BRICK BUILDING… ROBERT GARZA
2025-05-07 General Construction 913 W WILLOW ST SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDITION TO EXISTING 1 D.U. BUILDING, 2 STORIES ABOVE GRADE. INCL… ARCHETYPE HOMES INC
2025-05-07 HVAC/Mech 2653 S LAWNDALE AVE CBC 2019 SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS & REMODELING AT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR GALLERY.… ALPINE BUILDERS AND REMODELING CORP
2025-05-07 Pool/Spa 3945 W ARMITAGE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL OF REAR WALK IN COOLER, PROPOSED 3 REAR PARKING SPACES, T… INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-05-07 General Construction 3148 N OAKLEY AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING 4-STORY BUILD… THE REAL SEAL LLC
2025-05-05 General Construction 2004 W 79TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: CONVERT EXISTING STOREFRONT INTO A DAY CARE CENTER. ADD ADDITIONAL… MTM DEVELOPERS, LLC
2025-05-05 General Construction 1235 W ERIE ST SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY, 3-DWEL… AGMAPLUS CORPORATION
2025-05-05 Pool/Spa 1806 W 103RD ST CRBC 2019-TENANT BUILDOUT/INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR A NEW JUICE BAR INSTALLATION I… RMH LIFESTYLE INC
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech 655 N MONTICELLO AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… RARANGA CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-05-02 Roofing 3034 N SHEFFIELD AVE REVISION TO #101055834: PROPOSED 3RD FLOOR ROOF DECK/ENCLOSURE, RELOCATION OF G… SUMMERHILL CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech 3708 N TRIPP AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK AND FRAME SINGLE FA… SCOTT FLOREZ
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech 651 N MONTICELLO AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… RARANGA CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech 657 N MONTICELLO AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… RARANGA CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-04-30 Roofing 3004 W BELMONT AVE SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 3RD FLOOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND 3 STORYREAR ADDITIO… USA ROOFING SUPPLY, INC
2025-04-23 General Construction 2949 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF BRANDED INTERNALLY LIT CHANNEL LETTERS AND CABINET IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 General Construction 1244 W 18TH ST LIGHTBOXBENNY'S PIZZA #21244 W. 18TH ST. CHICAGO IL 60608 AR SIGNS LLC
2025-04-23 Signage 531 N WELLS ST INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN IN BUILDING CORNER OVER THE PUBLIC WAY IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 Signage 2949 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF 1 ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN OVER THE PUBLIC WAY IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-22 HVAC/Mech 2730 S HAMLIN AVE SPR: REPLACE DETERIORATED CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR, DECONVERT BASEMENT UNIT. REMO… MTZ PRO RENOVATIONS LLC
2025-04-22 General Construction 2319 W TAYLOR ST SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK RESIDENTIAL BLDG - UNDERPINNING JOB AS PER… MP GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2025-04-22 General Construction 722 W 19TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: NEW 3RD FLOOR & REAR 3 STORY FRAME ADDITION TO EXISTING BRICK & F… ADAM'S CONSTRUCTION 1 INC
2025-04-22 Plumbing 3411 N HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBC: PERMIT TO CLEAR EXISTING BUILDING VIOLATIONS IN 3 STORY + BASEMENT… NOVELLI CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-04-21 Solar 5838 N PULASKI RD NEW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION OF 80 PANELS AT 38.4 KW DC AND RECONNECTION OF AN… OPAL ENERGY GROUP LLC
2025-04-21 Roofing 1230 N PAULINA ST SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2025-04-21 HVAC/Mech 315 W NORTH AVE EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT SPACE (MERCHANTILE OCCUPANCY) WITH EXISTING TOILET … CENTRO REALTY & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC
2025-04-18 Pool/Spa 2135 E 75TH ST SC 2019 CBC; EXIST 1 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH 4 RETAIL SPACES. NEW PIZZE… THOMAS REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC - THOMAS CONSTRUCTION
2025-04-17 Pool/Spa 1101 W LAKE ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF A NEW RESTAURANT SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR … ML GROUP DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-04-12 HVAC/Mech 2331 W 18TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: CHANGE OF ZONING USE OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY MASONRY BUILDING FROM … LA RONE INC.
2025-04-10 General Construction 6340 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY TWO DU BRICK BUILDIN… HOUSE OF KOLOUR, INC
2025-04-10 General Construction 4500 S ROCKWELL ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL OF SOUTH SIDE WOOD STAIRS TO BE REPLACED WITH WROUG… WE BUILD IT PRO LLC
2025-04-08 HVAC/Mech 300 E 35TH ST INTERIOR BUILD-OUT TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE IN TYPE 1A CONSTRUCTION BUILDING. PR… MENA HANNA GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC
2025-04-07 HVAC/Mech 2658 W 21ST PL SPR - 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING IIIB MASONRY MULTI-FAMILY RESDIENCE, ADDI… TAPIA CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE INC
2025-04-07 Pool/Spa 3923 W ROOSEVELT RD SPR 2019 CBC:INTERIOR RENOVATION/ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR OF EXISTING 2 UNITS, REP… CONTRACTOR'S FINANCE CENTRAL…
2025-04-04 HVAC/Mech 736 E 90TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE INCLUD… RODERICK WOODSON
2025-04-02 General Construction 5000 W WINDSOR AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF EXISTING 2-STORY RESIDENT… THE REAL SEAL LLC
2025-04-02 Roofing 1504 N HUDSON AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE III-A (7) D.U. 3-STORY MASONRY BLDG. W/ BSMT… TREEWRIGHT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2025-04-01 Fence 7600 S JEFFERY BLVD SPR 2019 CBC NEW MASONRY TRASH ENCLOSURE, WROUGH IRON FENCE AND A PROPOSED DRIVE… NEW CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-03-27 General Construction 2105 S ST LOUIS AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 12 EXISTING BRICK DWELLING UNIT WITH UNFI… MENDOZA CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-03-17 Solar 7658 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INSTALLATION OF A 198 KW DC/150 KW AC ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC S… UNITY SOLAR GROUP LLC
2025-03-17 Pool/Spa 1538 W CHICAGO AVE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS IN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR… REBLD GENERAL CONTRACTING & CONSULTING LLC
2025-03-12 Pool/Spa 348 W 30TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, FRONT DECK/STAIRS, AND REAR POOL ENC… KEVIN LACOCO
2025-03-07 Fence 1518 N LEAVITT ST SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED REAR 2ND STORY ADDITION, REAR NORTH SIDE 6' WOOD FENCE,… PETER PRUITT
2025-03-04 Structural 5801 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBC SECOND FLOOR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL WOOD FRAMING REPAIRS 2 LOCATIONS A… ILLINOIS DEMOLITIONS CORP
2025-03-04 General Construction 7515 S LUELLA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT. ALTERATION… SSS REALTY CONSULTING, LLC
2025-03-04 General Construction 8038 S PRAIRIE AVE RENOVATION OF MASONRY COACH HOUSE AS PER PLANS CONTRACTOR'S FINANCE CENTRAL…
2025-03-03 Demolition 9330 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ASPHALT PARKING LOT SERVING 1-STOR… ROBERTO MARTINEZ CONTRUCTION CORP
2025-03-03 Fire Protection 200 E OHIO ST EXISTING 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONVERT 2ND-5TH FLOOR OF EXISTING OFFICE SPA… FOXFORD CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2025-02-28 General Construction 6232 S WABASH AVE SPR 2019 CRBC. INTERIOR REMODELING AND ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY BRIC… BETA BLUE, INC
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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
3952 S PRAIRIE AVE CHICAGO HSING AUTHORTI 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
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
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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.
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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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