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

Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2025-02-27 Roofing 6431 S EBERHART AVE 1. EXISTING RESIDENCE TO REMAIN, INTERIOR RENOVATION, COMPLIANCE TO CODES.2. NEW… ISAIAH COLLIER
2025-02-27 Demolition 4223 W LAKE ST CHANGE OF USE OF SOME FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACES TO MEDICAL SERVICE IN AN EXISTIN… EDL CONSTRUCTION, INC
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa 8105 S HALSTED ST SPR - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING 1ST FLOOR VACANT COMME… KARRY L. YOUNG DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa 3800 S KEDZIE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS / CONVERT 1 D.U. TO 2 D.U. ON 2ND FLR. / CON… NOEJ BUILDERS, INC
2025-02-21 Structural 1901 W DIVISION ST SPR 2019 CBRC: STRUCTURAL WORK ONLY FOR FOUNDATION UNDERPINNING ONLY TO AN EXIST… SAFE-GUARD BASEMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2025-02-21 Roofing 1859 S LAWNDALE AVE SC 2019 CBRC - REVISION TO PERMIT NO. 101057889 TO REVISE THE AN EXISTING TWO-ST… H MADRIGAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-02-19 General Construction 1850 E 95TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1 STORY WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITH ASSOCIAT… TRIUMPH DESIGN BUILD CORPORATION
2025-02-18 Pool/Spa 748 S KEDZIE AVE CONVERT AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE INTO 8 BUSINESS SPACES FOR RENT TO AN EXIST… CBMC LLC
2025-02-17 General Construction 4100 W GRAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - REMOVAL OF EXISTING EXTERIOR FIRE STAIRS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN … CLTI CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-02-14 General Construction 3047 N KENNETH AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED REAR 2 STORY DECK SERVING AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W/BAS… AR REMODELING GROUP LLC
2025-02-10 HVAC/Mech 5133 S ARCHER AVE SPR 2019 CBC. EXISTING 2 STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING. WORK ONLY AT 1ST FLOOR. CONVE… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2025-02-07 Fire Protection 6829 N WESTERN AVE SPR 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE IIA 2 STORY FULLY SPRINKLERED RELIGIOUS BUILDI… PRAXIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-02-07 Roofing 2057 N BINGHAM ST SELF-CERT 2019 CRBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (1,667) SQ. FT., 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRA… STUDIO CRESPO LLC
2025-02-03 Plumbing 4801 S OAKLEY AVE 2019 CBC: PROVIDE EXISTING FACILITY WITH A PH ADJUSTMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SY… SYMBIONT SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, IN
2025-01-31 General Construction 6731 S UNION AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK 2 UNIT BLDG. W/BASEMENT TO REPLACE EXISTING… SPIRIT HOME BUILDERS LLC
2025-01-27 General Construction 3411 S PRAIRIE AVE R-5 ERECT 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT NEW CONSTRUCTION RESIDEN… DAVID ODULATE
2025-01-27 General Construction 4002 S MORGAN ST DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) STORY WAREHOUSE & ASSOCIATED SITE WORK… ARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC
2025-01-24 HVAC/Mech 6743 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC:INTERIOR ALTERATION AS PER PLANS FOR EXISTING TWO STORY MULTI-FAMI… CHR PAINTING & SERVICES INC
2025-01-20 Pool/Spa 635 W 119TH ST PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR REAR DECKS/STAIRS, REAR 6' IRON FENCE, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS I… NSX HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC
2025-01-13 Fire Protection 3335 W BELDEN AVE SC 2019 CBC ERECT 2 STORY MIXED USE FULLY SPRINKLERED COMMERCIAL TYPE VA FRAME B… SPEC DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-01-10 HVAC/Mech 2678 W WASHINGTON BLVD DDS 2019 CBRC: 3-STORY ADDITION W/ BASEMENT TO EXPAND CONNECTION OF 2 EXISTING V… VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
2025-01-10 HVAC/Mech 2670 W WASHINGTON BLVD DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING VACANT TWO STORY… VALENTI BUILDERS, INC.
2025-01-06 General Construction 1036 N MARSHFIELD AVE REAR BUILDING: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RENOVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 3 STORY/2UNIT R… RONAN CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-01-06 General Construction 2112 W PETERSON AVE PROPOSED TESLA EV CHARGING STATION IN TARGET PARKING LOT; ADDING (16) CHARGING D… ADVANCED DATA TECHNOLOGIES INC
2025-01-03 Roofing 2109 N BISSELL ST SPR 2019 CBC. REPAIR EXISTING CARPORT WITH EXISTING ROOF DECK AND ACCESS STAIR, … KNIGHTSBRIDGE PRESTIGE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2024-12-31 General Construction 2611 S LAWNDALE AVE INTERNAL RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT 1ST FLOOR MEDICAL OFFICE OF EXISTING 2 STORY MIX… MANCILLA CONSTRUCTION
2024-12-22 Roofing 1913 W NORTH AVE 2019 CBC SPR: NEW OPERABLE PERGOLA STRUCTURE OVER AN EXISTING PATIO DINING AREA … ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2024-12-19 HVAC/Mech 6609 W FULLERTON AVE DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 1 STORY RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU AND OUTDO… 41 NORTH CONTRACTORS, LLC
2024-12-12 Roofing 3419 N PAULINA ST SPR 2019 CBC. REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER 100901961 TO CHANGE SWING OF EXTERIOR DO… MANGAN BUILDERS, INC.
2024-12-10 General Construction 1514 W 59TH ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 977 GSF GARAGE ADDITION TO EXISTIN… ROCKY'S CONSTRUCTION INC
2024-12-08 General Construction 3448 W 47TH ST PROPOSED REAR 1ST FLOOR ADDITION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH FOR AN… ESPINOZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2024-11-25 Roofing 7007 S HERMITAGE AVE PROPOSED FRONT PORCH AND GARAGE ROOF/SIDING REPLACEMENT SERVING AN EXISTING 1 ST… MUHAMMAD NAEEM
2024-11-21 Pool/Spa 2652 W MADISON ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 4 STORY/8 UNIT RESIDENCE, 6' FRONT IRON/6' SIDE WOO… SMART CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN CO.
2024-11-21 General Construction 2656 W MADISON ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MASONRY BUILDI… SMART CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN CO.
2024-11-21 Pool/Spa 1908 N CICERO AVE EXISTING MIX USED BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR INTERIOR REHAB FROM RETAIL SPACE TO DAYCAR… INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2024-11-19 General Construction 824 W 51ST PL SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE 2 STORY, 2 DWELLING UNIT TYPE VA FRAME … NEW DAY CONSTRUCTION LLC
2024-11-13 General Construction 9404 S MICHIGAN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ERECT TWO STORY REAR ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SINGLE … IWD DEVELOPMENT CORP.
2024-11-08 Roofing 11951 S LAFAYETTE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: WORK INCLUDES FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR: REPLACE DRYWALL , PLUMBING FIXT… NIVAR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC
2024-11-06 Fire Protection 2704 W WARREN BLVD SPR 2019 CBC: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3 STORY WITH BASEMENT TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL O… GRAND AVENUE HAULING COMPANY
2024-11-06 HVAC/Mech 2629 W 23RD ST INTERIOR RENOVATION & NEW REAR FRAME ADDITION IN EXISTING 3DU, 3-STORY MASONRY B… STICK AND STONE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2024-11-05 Fence 6336 S KILBOURN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT PROJECT: SITE WORK ONLY INCLUDING RECONSTR… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2024-11-05 General Construction 7836 S CARPENTER ST SC 2019 CRBC - RENOVATING AN EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME. REMOVING REA… ALOTT PROPERTY MGMT INC
2024-11-04 General Construction 5701 N ORIOLE AVE SPR 2019 CBC ERECT NEW WOOD FRONT PORCH ON AN EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RES… BRENDAN MADDEN
2024-10-22 Pool/Spa 2314 S WENTWORTH AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TYPE 3A 4 STORY OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING WITH… 21ST CENTURY US-SINO SERVICE INC
2024-10-21 General Construction 6852 S LANGLEY AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY 2 D.U. WITH TYPE "A" H.C. A… GREENLINE HOMES, LLC.
2024-10-05 Roofing 501 E 43RD ST SPR 2019 CBRC: EXTERIOR ROOFTOP PERGOLA AND STRUCTURE ON EXISTING OCCUPIABLE ROO… NEW WORLD DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC
2024-10-04 General Construction 2446 N ROCKWELL ST SPR 2019 CBRC NEW 2 STORY FRAME WITH BASEMENT PER PLANS / NEW 14.4 X 28.3 DECK O… 5052 W ARMITAGE LLC
2024-10-04 Pool/Spa 2709 W MAYPOLE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 3-STORY MASONRY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING W/ TOTAL … TATE & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC
2024-09-24 General Construction 6530 S GREENWOOD AVE INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO DECONVERT EXISTING 3 STORY/7 UNIT RESIDENCE W/BASEMENT T… DESMOND MANAGEMENT INC
2024-09-16 Pool/Spa 944 N DAMEN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR/EXTERNAL RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING 1ST FLOOR FRON… EJC PARTNERS 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.

🆕 New this week
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
3816 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
3224 S INDIANA AVE IL COL OF OPTOMETRY County assessor
3176 S ARCHER AVE P19 SKYRIVER ARCHER DEV LL County assessor
3814 S LA SALLE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
3216 S INDIANA AVE IL COL OF OPTOMETRY 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.
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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