Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,601 indexed permits · 2,181 active contractors · 10,413 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,181 active contractors who pulled 12,601 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-10. Live tracking of 10,413 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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12,601
Indexed Permits
2,181
Active Contractors
10,413
Code Violations
462,341
Property Owners
2026-06-10
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-08
Chicago had 1722 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 578 electrical, 491 hvac and 151 general construction. The average project value is $279,794.

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12,601 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-09-29 General Construction $10,000 8355 S PULASKI RD SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING GENERAL RESTAURANT IN AN EXIST… AXIOM CONTRACTORS LLC
2025-09-29 General Construction $25,000 11840 S LAFAYETTE AVE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, PER PLANS. NOTE: THI… E.A.M. FINANCIAL SOLUTION LLC
2025-09-27 Demolition $15,000 8519 S PAULINA ST SPR 2019 CBRC - DEMOLISH ENCLOSED PORCH, OPEN PORCH AND FRAME ADDITION ON THE EA… ENCANTO CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-26 HVAC/Mech $125,000 2013 W CORTLAND ST SELF-CERT: INTERIOR REMODELING OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY, MASONRY & FRAME TWO FLAT;… PAUL BLAIR
2025-09-26 General Construction $200,000 1510 W 107TH ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW SECOND STORY ADDITION AND RENOVATION FOR EXISTING SINGLE… DC HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC
2025-09-26 HVAC/Mech $10,500 5709 N SPAULDING AVE DUCTWORK EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, GAS PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, ELECTR… JSP DEVELOPMENT CORP
2025-09-25 General Construction $100,000 3644 N PAULINA ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM RENOVATION, NO CHANGE TO EXISTING O… WZ HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech $750,000 105 E DELAWARE PL SELF CERT: THE WHITEHALL PARIS BAGUETTE BAKERY INTERIOR BUILD OUT FROM EXISTING … RESTORE BUILD LLC
2025-09-25 Pool/Spa $450,000 6409 S EBERHART AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW TWO-FLAT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE … TOMORROWS INTERIORS CORPORATION
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech $100,000 708 W 81ST PL SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REPAIRS OF 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. REPLACE PLUMBING… E & J HVAC SOLUTIONS INC
2025-09-25 General Construction 10000 W OHARE ST RELOCATION OF A PBBINSTALLATION OF A NEW FOUNDATION FOR A RELOCATED PBBINSTALLAT… CLUNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.P.
2025-09-25 Signage $380,000 650 N HOMAN AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: COOK COUNTY MODULAR PILOT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THIS DESIGN IS… INHERENT L3C
2025-09-25 General Construction $180,000 2045 W CORTEZ ST PROPOSED REAR 2 STORY ADDITION W/BASEMENT AND DECK FOR AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W… ILLINOIS DESIGNERS & BUILDERS, INC
2025-09-25 Demolition $1,800,000 111 W MONROE ST SELF CERT: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF FLOORS FROM 3 TO 22 PER PLANS TO EXISTING OFFI… BREAK THRU ENTERPRISES INC
2025-09-24 General Construction $200,000 6415 N CENTRAL AVE 2019 CBC SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CONVERT EXISTING OFFICE TWO NEW DWELLING UN… CR CHICAGO PAINTING COMPANY
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $450,000 6508 S EVANS AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2-STORY + BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNIT BUILD… M STREET CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $20,000,000 606 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES - 2019 CBC - INSTALL FOUNDATION ONLY FOR PROPOSED 5 ST… ENCISO OPERATIONS LLC
2025-09-24 HVAC/Mech $80,000 8648 S PHILLIPS AVE A COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODEL AND DORMER ADDITION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH … XP CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-24 Structural $127,500 1512 E 53RD ST SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101063535 TO UPGRADE THE KITCHEN HOOD DUCT SYS… THORNDALE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
2025-09-24 General Construction $65,000 1811 S PRAIRIE AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101054556 FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING EXT… TEMPLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $450,000 6411 S CHAMPLAIN AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2-STORY + BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNIT BUILD… M STREET CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-23 General Construction $300,000 3636 W 113TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR FRAME ADDITION, REAR 2 STORY FRAME ADDITION WIT… CMB CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-09-23 HVAC/Mech $170,000 2048 N NEWLAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - ADDITION TO EXISTING BUILDING TO HAVE MASTER SUITE WITH EXTRA BE… BEYOND FINISHED CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-22 Roofing $55,000 1756 N WILMOT AVE SPR 2019 CBC CONSTRUCT A NEW REAR DETACHED FIRE TREATED WOOD STUD TWO CAR GARAGE… R.E.A.S. CORP
2025-09-22 Plumbing $7,000 7628 S EVANS AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE. USE AND OCCUPANCY TO REMAIN. REMOV… J & S REHAB SERVICES, INC
2025-09-20 Roofing $350,000 1332 N MAPLEWOOD AVE 2019 SPR - ADDITION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2-STORY MA… MARK ALGER
2025-09-19 General Construction $400,000 4545 N MANOR AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION TO EXISTING R5 RESIDENCE. NO CHANGE IN USE. INTERIOR R… GTR CONSTRUCTION CORP.
2025-09-19 Windows/Doors $30,000 1504 N DEARBORN PKWY SPR 2019 CBRC: UPGRADING THE REAR HALL AND STAIR ENCLOSURES TO BE FIRE RATED, PE… MDK BUILDING SERVICES LLC
2025-09-18 Roofing $4,000,000 2701 N CLARK ST DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALTERATION AND ADDITION OF 5 STORY, 25 DW… CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS, INC.
2025-09-18 HVAC/Mech $100,000 811 E 46TH ST SPR 2019 CBC:INTERIOR REHABILITAION OF UNITS 013 & 113 AT 3 STORY WITH BASEMENT … COAST LLC DBA COAST ONE LLC
2025-09-18 Signage $10,000 360 N MICHIGAN AVE INSTALLL NEW PERMANENT LED ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ATTACHED TO BUILDING MULLIONS F… REAL NEON INC
2025-09-18 Fire Protection $150,000 130 E OAK ST INTERIOR REMODELING TO AN EXSTG. GROUND FLOOR LOBBY AND AN EXSTG. HOSPITALITY RO… ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2025-09-18 General Construction $40,950 1062 W COLUMBIA AVE REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH AND STAIRS AS PER PLAN. SOLID REMODELERS, INC.
2025-09-17 General Construction $350,000 2132 N LARAMIE AVE NEW 3-STORY REAR WOOD FRAMED OPEN PORCH TO REPLACE EXISTING REAR PORCH LOST TO F… PEZZUTTI CONSTRUCTION, LLC DBA PALOMINO CONSTRUCTI
2025-09-17 HVAC/Mech $68,650 2121 N LAPORTE AVE SRP 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING 2-STORY BRICK MULTI-U… DUBBS ENTERPRISES LLC
2025-09-17 Roofing $30,000 1450 N BOSWORTH AVE SC 2019 CBRC: ADD NEW PERGOLA, TRELLIS, TURF, AND CABINETRY TO EXISTING PRIVATE… CHICAGO ROOF DECK & GARDEN, LLC
2025-09-17 Demolition 1532 W FULTON ST DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AT EXISTING 1 … THE BOWA GROUP INC
2025-09-16 General Construction $2,237,941 1612 N MOBILE AVE SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 1 STORY SINGLE TENANT RESTAURANT BUILDING WITH DUAL LANE DRIV… WALTER DANIELS CONSTRUCTION CO, INC
2025-09-16 General Construction $1,700,000 3135 W DEVON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR ADDITION AND EXPANSION OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF… MAYTAV, INCORPORATED
2025-09-16 HVAC/Mech $400,000 5167 S MICHIGAN AVE 5A RESIDENTIAL 3 FLAT (3 DU) SLAB ON GRADE, 3-STORY NEW CONSTRUCTION (FRAME) GRO… RESTORATION LINCOLN PARK LLC
2025-09-16 Windows/Doors $250,000 3504 N JANSSEN AVE PROPOSED PERGOLA AND TRELLIS ON REAR DECK AND ON EXISTING GARAGE, AND RELOCATEWA… REVEAL DESIGN LLC
2025-09-16 HVAC/Mech $400,000 5165 S MICHIGAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC - 5A RESIDENTIAL 3 FLAT (3 DU), SLAB ON GRADE, 3-STORY NEW FRAME CO… RESTORATION LINCOLN PARK LLC
2025-09-15 General Construction $30,000 5520 S MOBILE AVE PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, REAR 2 STORY ADDITION, REPLACE REAR DECK, AND INTER… VICTOR MUNOZ
2025-09-15 Roofing $25,000 1620 W 100TH PL SPR 2019 CBRC: RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING ROOF STRUCTURE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT TREE… GCPRO, LLC.
2025-09-15 Fire Protection $9,500,000 3651 N WILTON AVE CONVERT FROM 3 EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS INTO 15 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ERECT NEW 4… AVIAF DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-09-14 General Construction $12,000 1537 S HAMLIN AVE ADDITION OF 3RD CAR BAY TO EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE. ANDRE MAHONE
2025-09-13 General Construction $500,000 724 W 26TH ST SPR2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 STORY, 2 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH EXT… SLIGO CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED
2025-09-12 General Construction $100,000 5745 N RICHMOND ST SPR 2019 CBRC: CONVERSION FROM 2 D.U. TO 3 D.U. AND INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXIST… PGC DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-09-12 General Construction $3,500,000 3030 N BROADWAY SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FITNESS CENTER (5TH FLOOR) IN EX… GALLANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2025-09-12 General Construction $180,000 4425 N WINCHESTER AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY COACH HOUSE W/GROUND FLOOR 3 CAR GARAGE (PER ADU ORDINANCE), PE… MEATH CONSTRUCTION CORP
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 20 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 401 (260) Solar $13,613 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 100 (61) Landscaping & Exterior $31,449 🔒 Reveal
3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 Active 84 (45) Signage $9,876 🔒 Reveal
4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 78 (64) Fence $7,515 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 66 (29) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 59 (35) Electrical $17,812 🔒 Reveal
8. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 9 permits/30d Active 55 (33) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
9. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 54 (31) Pool/Spa $20,294 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 53 (38) Roofing $35,483 🔒 Reveal
11. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 52 (40) Electrical $26,445 🔒 Reveal
12. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 48 (31) Solar $18,627 🔒 Reveal
13. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 8 permits/30d Active 46 (27) Electrical $10,136 Verifying…
14. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 8 permits/30d Active 46 (26) Electrical $9,960 🔒 Reveal
15. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 8 3 permits/30d Active 44 (43) Electrical $42,948 🔒 Reveal
16. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 5 permits/30d Active 44 (29) Electrical $5,977 🔒 Reveal
17. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 Active 44 (13) Demolition $34,785 🔒 Reveal
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 10 5 permits/30d Active 43 (27) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. HARBOR POINT 📞 Active 43 (16) Electrical $4,000 🔒 Reveal
20. KDN SIGNS INC 📞 ⚠️ 1 Active 42 (33) Signage $6,389 🔒 Reveal
21. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 42 (24) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
22. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 42 (24) Electrical $7,143 Verifying…
23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 34 3 permits/30d Active 42 (21) Fire Protection $68,673 Verifying…
24. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY 📞 42 (10) Signage $2,500 🔒 Reveal
25. SUNRISE SOLAR LLC 📞 3 permits/30d Active 39 (30) Solar $19,230 🔒 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 12601+ 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, OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC., PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,181 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 2026-06-08. Updated daily • newest record from 2d 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 1,722 new building permits alongside 10,413 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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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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847 S RACINE AVE C ROB*** County assessor
2219 W MONROE ST 2 MAT*** 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 12601 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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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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