Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,054 indexed permits · 2,219 active contractors · 10,615 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,219 active contractors who pulled 13,054 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-13. Live tracking of 10,615 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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13,054
Indexed Permits
2,219
Active Contractors
10,615
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
2,590
Verified Phones
2026-06-13
Last Updated
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Chicago had 1737 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 613 electrical, 502 hvac and 121 roofing. The average project value is $277,880.

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13,054 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-08 General Construction $571,835 835 N MICHIGAN AVE CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMNT: 600SQ. FT., EXCAVATION = . LOCATION: PARKI… WESTERN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS
2026-01-08 General Construction 2545 W 39TH PL SPR - 2019 CBRC. REVISION TO PERMIT 101063657. INTERIOR BEAM & COLUMN RELOCATION… MUSICK LOSS MANAGEMENT, INC.
2026-01-08 General Construction 171 N LA SALLE ST FOR PERMIT 101072777: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… ADVANCE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC
2026-01-08 General Construction $317,000 101 N WACKER DR *SELF CERT 2019 CBRC* INTERIOR DEMO ONLY ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 500 AS PER PLANS.… JC ANDERSON INC
2026-01-08 HVAC/Mech $50,000 6511 W 63RD PL SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODELING TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILYRESIDENCE GROU… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2026-01-08 Plumbing 1310 W CORNELIA AVE FOR PERMIT 101072362: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CO… JEFF SCHWARTE DBA NORTHWOOD CONTRACTORS
2026-01-08 General Construction 11325 S LANGLEY AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 20 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCON… NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-01-08 Roofing $750,000 2604 N ORCHARD ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (1,407) SQ. FT., 3-STORY, TYPE VA FRAM… OLD ELM BUILDERS LLC
2026-01-08 General Construction 235 E 35TH ST FOR PERMIT 101077838: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… O'DONOGHUE BUILDERS INC.
2026-01-08 General Construction $10,000 6125 S KENWOOD AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 CHILLER(CARRIER, 30RC-1625S65HJ8-B,… PRECISION HVAC SERVICES INC
2026-01-08 Fire Protection $4,000,000 3305 W 55TH ST
Owner: 310··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC:PREFABRICATED MODULAR CONSTRUCTION: FOUNDATION ONLY NEW CONSTRUCTIO… SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORP
2026-01-07 HVAC/Mech $275,883 300 S WACKER DR SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING OFFICE SUITES 1800 AND 1850… O'MALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-01-07 Fire Protection 71 S WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… BARRY LYMPEROPOULOS
2026-01-07 Roofing $31,500 1834 N LINCOLN PARK WEST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1205 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… ANCHOR POINT CORPORATION
2026-01-07 Solar $20,254 3931 W 64TH PL INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… GREEN TECH CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-07 Roofing $925,000 3222 N CLIFTON AVE
Owner: RID··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBC. ERECT A 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT TYPE IIIA MASONRY BUILDING WITH A … P. ODONNELL CONSTRUCTION I LLC
2026-01-07 General Construction $46,167 800 W FULTON MARKET LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
2026-01-07 General Construction $10,000 3268 W FULLERTON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … AMPOL ELECTRIC
2026-01-07 General Construction $30,000 1315 N NORTH BRANCH ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … LOW VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2026-01-07 General Construction 1524 W 18TH ST FOR PERMIT 101006482: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … JLG CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-07 Plumbing $5,000 7222 S LAFAYETTE AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… CHARGE CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING
2026-01-07 General Construction 500 W MADISON ST FOR PERMIT 101076713: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRAC… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-01-07 General Construction $451,500 1526 W SHERWIN AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2-STORY SFR W… AKB DEVELOPMENT INC
2026-01-07 General Construction $150,000 8930 S EUCLID AVE 2019 CBC SELF CERT: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY WITH BASEMENT S… ADVANCE RESTORATION GROUP LLC
2026-01-07 General Construction $6,000 2636 S HAMLIN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … GARZA ELECTRICAL, INC.
2026-01-07 Fire Protection 11250 S HALSTED ST FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:100774519. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… SMG SECURITY HOLDING LLC,
2026-01-07 Roofing $1,400,000 445 E OHIO ST HYDRONIC PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEM… ADVANCE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC
2026-01-07 General Construction $7,382 702 S MAY ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 400 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, … H & H ESTATE, INC
2026-01-07 Windows/Doors 1619 N ARTESIAN AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… 808 BUILDERS, LLC
2026-01-07 General Construction 4922 S CORNELL AVE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ASSOCIATED WITH PERMIT 101059977. DETAILS: ADD ADDIT…
2026-01-07 Roofing $24,500 6538 S RHODES AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BETTER BUILT LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC.
2026-01-07 Plumbing $20,000 7829 S ESCANABA AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 7 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… VJJ PLUMBING
2026-01-07 Fire Protection 333 S WABASH AVE FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107598… ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
2026-01-07 Fire Protection 947 E 58TH ST
Owner: MED··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
2026-01-07 General Construction $25,250 6122 S VERNON AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… SOLID REMODELERS, INC.
2026-01-07 General Construction $30,000 445 E OHIO ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SUPERIOR ONE ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-01-07 General Construction 2014 W CHURCHILL ST FOR PERMIT 101073136: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … C.A.E. BUILDERS, INC.
2026-01-07 Roofing $100,000 2142 W THOMAS ST SC 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101041329. ADD INTERIOR LIGHTING, NEW FURNACE A… 1945 N. 73RD CORP DBA SONIN CONSTRUCTION
2026-01-07 General Construction 71 S WACKER DR FOR PERMIT 101074948: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UN… WESTSIDE MECHANCIAL DESIGN/BUILD LLC
2026-01-07 Fire Protection 71 S WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107625… ELECTRIC ONE COMPANY
2026-01-07 Fire Protection 333 W WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107583… ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
2026-01-07 General Construction $28,000 2391 N MILWAUKEE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 150 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … GCPRO, LLC.
2026-01-07 Windows/Doors $2,500 10119 S WENTWORTH AVE IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… AMERICAN INTERIORS LLC
2026-01-07 Pool/Spa $12,000 4256 W IRVING PARK RD SPR - 2019 CBC - REVISION TO PERMIT #101071075 UPDATE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR DWE… GLS SERVICES INC
2026-01-07 General Construction $4,000 10971 S CHURCH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICES LLC
2026-01-07 HVAC/Mech $1,230,000 233 S WACKER DR SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO 98TH FLOOR. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMO, NE… EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION , INC.
2026-01-07 Plumbing $3,000 8822 S KENWOOD AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ABM PLUMBING INCORPORATED,
2026-01-07 Demolition $130,000 4824 W QUINCY ST SC 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REAR PORCH REPLACEMENT FOR AN EXISTING 3 … AGCQ HOLDINGS INC
2026-01-07 Plumbing $75,000 4111 N LAWLER AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101057016 TO REVISE ADDED INTERIOR ALTE… ANDERSONVILLE REMODELING LLC
2026-01-07 Plumbing $2,970 1560 N SANDBURG TER REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… AMERICAN VINTAGE HOME HEATING
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 16 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 85 permits/30d Active 420 (263) Solar $13,425 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 9 permits/30d Active 102 (54) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 80 (63) HVAC $7,522 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 77 (47) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 7 permits/30d Active 68 (27) Electrical $55,065 🔒 Reveal
7. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 3 permits/30d Active 64 (17) Electrical $93,345 Verifying…
9. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 58 (41) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 57 (24) Electrical $78,757 🔒 Reveal
11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 8 permits/30d Active 56 (32) Electrical $19,811 🔒 Reveal
12. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
13. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 55 (38) Solar $21,065 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (36) HVAC $35,590 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (22) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 50 (26) Electrical $407,767 Verifying…
17. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 47 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (15) Demolition $33,712 🔒 Reveal
20. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 46 (33) Electrical $443,628 🔒 Reveal
21. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
22. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 7 permits/30d Active 46 (21) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 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 13054+ 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, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,219 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 2026-06-12. 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 1,737 new building permits alongside 10,615 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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10,615 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

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401 N WABASH AVE 59-F SUA*** 7 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE P314 MAR*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 2714 401*** 206 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 66-F YUS*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 76-A JOH*** Absentee owner 3 properties 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 13054 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?

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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Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

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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.
Insurance agents
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.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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