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
2026-01-05 Roofing $500,000 1032 W FULTON MARKET PROPOSED GREEN ROOF AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR RESTROOM… REDMOND CONSTRUCTION CORP.
2026-01-05 General Construction $18,000 4722 N VIRGINIA AVE INSTALL NEW GEOTHERMAL VERTICAL CLOSED LOOP WELLS IN REAR YARD AND BASEMENT ONLY… J. PATRICK CONSTRUCTION
2026-01-05 General Construction $5,000 4925 S WASHINGTON PARK CT TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1250 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1,…
2026-01-05 General Construction $20,000 826 W WINDSOR AVE REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING DAMAGED FRONT METAL PORCH WITH NEW METAL PORCH. THE … AVU INC
2026-01-05 Windows/Doors $7,800 150 N MICHIGAN AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING RESTROOM AT 21ST FLOOR, REP… CENTRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2026-01-05 Fire Protection 111 S WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107723… CONTECH - MSI CO.
2026-01-05 HVAC/Mech $50,000 6404 S VERNON AVE AMEND PERMIT 101066840- AMENDING UNFINISHED BASEMENT TO FINISHED BASEMENT WITH (… O'BRIEN & O'BRIEN LLC
2026-01-05 Demolition $34,500 150 N MICHIGAN AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING 15TH FLOOR COMMON AREAS (ELE… CENTRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2026-01-05 General Construction $12,965 4214 W 24TH PL LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL PERMANENT-NOT REQUIRED BY CODE 18 KW FUEL … FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CON
2026-01-05 Structural $12,000 7854 S SOUTH SHORE DR SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL (AREA OF WORK 400 SQ FT). L… INTIME EXTERIOR INC
2026-01-05 General Construction $27,500 7650 S EGGLESTON AVE PORCH WORK ONLY: NORTH ELEVATION - REPAIR 1 EXISTING 2 STORY OPEN STEEL PORCH S.… TATY CONSTRUCTION, INC
2026-01-05 General Construction $52,000 2644 N CENTRAL AVE
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC:** AS PER TIBALDO EMAIL ON 4/17/26 ARCH NEEDS ANOTHER REVIEW** INT… BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-01-05 Pool/Spa $180,000 2219 N CLYBOURN AVE SC 2019 CBC INTERIOR BUILD-OUT FOR A GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SALES SPACE, 5 STORY TY… RONAN CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-05 Plumbing $16,000 11727 S INDIANA AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… MARATHON CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-05 General Construction 403 W CHICAGO AVE FOR PERMIT 101070735: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … 360 CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-01-05 Pool/Spa $250,000 141 W JACKSON BLVD SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIORR ALTERATION OF OFFICE TENANT SPACE, SUITE 1521, ON… JC ANDERSON INC
2026-01-05 Plumbing $8,000 7838 S LAFLIN ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK: REPLACE ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. LOCATIONS: … JEK DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-01-05 Plumbing 5573 W VAN BUREN ST FOR PERMIT B200006549: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTE… ROFIQUR RAHMAN
2026-01-05 General Construction $1,300 1521 E 68TH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … BENION ENTERPRISES
2026-01-04 General Construction $2,000 1450 N ASTOR ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SEMINARY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
2026-01-04 General Construction 1735 N ASHLAND AVE CHANGE OF FACE, NORTH WALL, REMOVE OLD VINYL, REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL, MURAL BILLBOARDS INC
2026-01-04 General Construction 1735 N ASHLAND AVE CHANGE OF FACE, EAST WALL REMOVE OLD VINYL AND REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (MURAL) BILLBOARDS INC
2026-01-04 General Construction 1735 N ASHLAND AVE CHANGE OF FACE, EAST TOWER, REMOVE OLD VINYL REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (ON-PREMISE) BILLBOARDS INC
2026-01-04 General Construction 1735 N ASHLAND AVE CHANGE OF FACE, NORTH TOWER, REMOVE OLD VINYL REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (ON-PREMIS… BILLBOARDS INC
2026-01-04 General Construction $80,000 1133 S WHIPPLE ST SELF CERTIFIED 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING… CLD CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-01-04 General Construction $120,000 1028 N PARKSIDE AVE
Owner: MAU··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING 2 STORY W/… CHICAGO RESTORATION GROUP INC
2026-01-04 General Construction 1735 N ASHLAND AVE CHANGE OF FACE, SOUTH WALL, REMOVE OLD VINYL AND REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (MURAL) BILLBOARDS INC
2026-01-04 General Construction $80,000 4932 W MONROE ST SELF CERTIFIED 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING… CHICAGO RESTORATION GROUP INC
2026-01-04 General Construction 1735 N ASHLAND AVE CHANGE OF FACE, SOUTH TOWER, REMOVE OLD VINYL REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (ON-PREMISE… BILLBOARDS INC
2026-01-03 Plumbing 1217 W 73RD PL FOR PERMIT 101075648: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING C… PLUTUS CORP.
2026-01-02 Solar $1,000 2835 N SAWYER AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… CERTASUN LLC
2026-01-02 HVAC/Mech 7201 S SANGAMON ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK: REPLACE DRYWALL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND FI… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-01-02 HVAC/Mech $5,804,000 251 E HURON ST SPR 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING I-2 OCCUPANCY SPACES IN THE CARDIOLOGY DEP… CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
2026-01-02 General Construction $160,000 2947 N KIMBALL AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRAME, 28' HT… ASHLEY ELGATIAN
2026-01-02 Solar $14,000 2835 N SAWYER AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… CERTASUN LLC
2026-01-02 HVAC/Mech $90,000 1448 W TAYLOR ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO 3RD FLR UNIT, REMOVE PLASTER AND REP… VJJ PLUMBING
2026-01-02 Pool/Spa $25,000 4167 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: KER··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODELING OF EXISTING RETAIL SPACE TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SP… CLD CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-01-02 General Construction $5,500 4615 N LAWNDALE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … A & J ELECTRIC, CO
2026-01-01 Fence $2,000 825 W WINDSOR AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 7'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 23'-…
2025-12-31 General Construction $350,000 1417 W 109TH PL
Owner: IND··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE VA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A DETACHE… SEMPRE ELECTRIC INC.
2025-12-31 General Construction $250,000 6934 N OVERHILL AVE SC 2019 CBRC: REPLACE EXISTING SECOND STORY EXTERIOR KNEE WALLS WITH NEW FULL H… WHITE STAR ELECTRIC SERVICE,
2025-12-31 Pool/Spa $70,000 921 W VAN BUREN ST
Owner: STE··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRD: INTERIOR ALTERATION OF A SECOND FLOOR TENANT SPACE IN AN EX… TEXA ENGINEERING
2025-12-31 General Construction $350,000 1419 W 109TH PL
Owner: IND··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE VA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A DETACHE… SEMPRE ELECTRIC INC.
2025-12-31 HVAC/Mech $80,000 2919 W 61ST ST SC 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION/GUT REHAB OF EXISTING 4DU MASONRY BUILDING. NEW ELECTRI… DVANBUILT LLC
2025-12-31 General Construction $250,000 2020 N HALSTED ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING (2) THIRD FLOOR RESIDEN… HALSTED PARTNERS LLC
2025-12-31 General Construction 1443 W GARFIELD BLVD FOR PERMIT 101067201: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … M-A-C CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INC
2025-12-31 Structural $12,500 1503 S STATE ST SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR BATHROOM REMODEL (NO ELECTRICAL WORK). LOCATIONS: … QUALITY WORK CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-12-30 Signage $41,000 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF ENTRANCE SLIDING DOOR, NEW ELECTRIC… PEPPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-12-30 General Construction 308 N LOCKWOOD AVE FOR PERMIT 101061449: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… PW ELECTRIC INC
2025-12-30 Plumbing $35,000 5200 N SHERIDAN RD REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 14 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… FLO-PRO PLUMBING
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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.

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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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2 E ERIE ST G-633 CHE*** 6 properties County assessor
21 E HURON ST 2201 DRE*** County assessor
10 E ONTARIO ST 5004 GAI*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
2 E ERIE ST G-659 PET*** Absentee owner County assessor
2 E ERIE ST 2609 REB*** 2 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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