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
2025-09-12 General Construction $175,000 3348 E 122ND ST SPR 2019 CBRC: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HIGH PILE RACKS WITHIN THE STORAGE AREA AS PE… SOUTH SIDE COLLECTIONS CORP
2025-09-11 General Construction $100,000 3341 S PRAIRIE AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STORY, 2 DU RESIDENCE W/ … MODERN LUXE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-11 General Construction $300,000 1244 S SPRINGFIELD AVE SPR 2019 CBC - NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 STORY BRICK AND MASONRY 3-DU RESIDENTIAL … SRGIG LLC
2025-09-11 Fence $10,000 2142 N OAKLEY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT PORCH AND STAIRS WITH NEW METAL PORCH AN… SEPIDEH ABTAHI
2025-09-10 General Construction 2416 W CERMAK RD PERMIT PROCESS FOR FRONT LIT CHANNEL LETTER SET OVER PARKING LOT PHILIP A BRESNAHAN JR
2025-09-10 General Construction $8,000 7935 S DANTE AVE "LIMITED" SCOPE OF WORK FOR TUCK-POINTING AND REPAIR OF EXISTING MASONRY WALLS A… GGI CONSTRUCTION, INC
2025-09-10 General Construction $5,000 1440 S KEDZIE AVE SPR - 2019 - CBC- REVISION TO PERMIT # 100963914 TO REVISE LAYOUT OF DINING AREA… D BEST ENTERPRISE INC
2025-09-10 General Construction $150,000 3745 N OAKLEY AVE LOWERING OF BASEMENT, INTERIOR RENVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 2 STORY/2 UNIT RESIDENC… ERIC SIMON
2025-09-10 Structural $67,400 3545 N MILWAUKEE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101031611 TO REBUILD PORTION OF THE BUILDING,… ENGLEWOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-09-10 Plumbing $40,000 947 N LECLAIRE AVE SC 2019 CRBC. RENOVATING AN EXISTING TWO STORY TWO UNIT MASONRY RESIDENTIAL BUI… CHICAGOLAND RESTORATION GROUP LLC
2025-09-09 Fire Protection $3,200,000 6560 W FULLERTON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101027377 TO RECONFIGURE ROOM LAYOUT INCLUDING… 935 MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-09-09 General Construction $75,000 2043 N MOHAWK ST SELF-CERT: CURRENT AND PROPOSED USE IS RESIDENTIAL -INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN ONE … HOME TRG BUILDERS INC DBA THE HOME COMPANIES
2025-09-09 General Construction $320,000 2300 W LAKE ST INSTALLATION OF A NEW 3000AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, FOR AN EXISTING MEAT PROCESSIN… KINGDOM FARMS
2025-09-08 Roofing $120,000 4552 N KILBOURN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME W/BAS… DOLGIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-09-08 Pool/Spa $300,000 6601 N RIDGE BLVD SPR. 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR ADJACENT PARKING TO EXISTING MANUFACTURI… BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2025-09-08 General Construction $12,000 4552 S LECLAIRE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC : REPAIRS TO TREE DAMAGED BACK SECTION OF EXISTING SFR HOME SHIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
2025-09-08 General Construction $15,000 10243 S AVENUE L REPLACE 2 TWO STORY OPEN WOOD PORCHES, AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS, SAME AS EXISTI… A-KIA CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING LLC
2025-09-06 HVAC/Mech $25,000 6802 S PRAIRIE AVE CBC SPR19: REVISION TO PERMIT #101063678. RENOVATIONS TO ADDITIONAL UNITS IN RS-… CUSTOM FLIPZ LLC
2025-09-05 HVAC/Mech $44,720 1132 E 44TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT EXISTING 2 - STORY MULTI UNIT (2DU) BRICK… BUILDERS WORKS INC
2025-09-05 Pool/Spa $60,000 1651 N WESTERN AVE RELOCATION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT IN EXISTING SPACE, NEW LED LIGHTING IN EXISTING… PKS CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-05 General Construction $123,775 5725 S MAY ST INTERIOR RENOVATION:EXIST. 2 STORY, 2 D.U. MASONRY BUILDING W/ BASEMENT.REMOVE E… LONG HOLDING LLC
2025-09-05 General Construction $200,000 7846 S ST LAWRENCE AVE SPR: 2019 CBC NEW 2ND FLOOR ADDITION TO EXISTING FRAME, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE,… DIGGS HOMES LLC
2025-09-05 General Construction $8,000 3653 W DOUGLAS BLVD SPR 2019 CBRC: REPLACE REAR PORCH (SAME SIZE AND LOCATION) AT EXISTING 2-STORY R… R.L. HILL CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-05 Fire Protection $1,700,000 1802 W CHICAGO AVE SC 2019. NEW 4 STORY, SIX RESIDENTIAL UNIT BUILDING WITH GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL… NGN CONSTRUCTION, INC
2025-09-04 Pool/Spa $220,000 2101 W EVERGREEN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - CONVERT EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AT 1ST FLOOR FRONT TO A DWELLI… 3F CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
2025-09-04 Pool/Spa $50,000 3344 W 79TH ST 2019 CBC SELF CERT: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY BUILDING FOR TH… U & J PAINTERS INC
2025-09-04 Roofing $440,000 4840 S CALUMET AVE NEW 3-STORY, 3-UNIT RESIDENTIAL MASONRY BUILDING, 3A CONSTRUCTION, W/ 3-STORY OP… APMW DEVELOPER CORPORATION
2025-09-04 General Construction $30,000 7131 S YALE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDRESS BUILDING VIOLATIONS IN AN EXISTING 3 DWELLING UNIT, 2 1/2… BMP CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-04 General Construction $30,000 4040 N FRANCISCO AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY 3 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING.… ALS REMODELING INC
2025-09-03 Plumbing $11,200,000 1144 W LOYOLA AVE DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION, FOUNDATION TO LEVEL 1 FRAMING, CAISSONS TO 100' … POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC
2025-09-03 General Construction $18,000 3323 N KOSTNER AVE TO ALLOW A ONE STORY FRAME AS-BUILT 17'-0" X 24'-0" GARAGE ADDITION TO AN EXISTI… CARL SIMPSON
2025-09-03 Structural $3,150,000 1300 S CLINTON ST "SPR / 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PARKING GARAGE RAMP OF AN EX… STRUCTURECARE LLC
2025-09-03 Fence $8,000 5918 W IRVING PARK RD PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 13'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 25'…
2025-09-03 Roofing $100,000 5746 S WASHTENAW AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - REPLACING THE 2ND STORY ROOF (IN-KIND) DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE, AND U… SOUTHWEST MODIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
2025-09-03 General Construction $7,946 626 S WABASH AVE DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100972139 TO INCLUDE MEP REVISIONS AND UNIT CHA… CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP CHICAGO LLC
2025-09-03 HVAC/Mech $35,000 6940 W BELMONT AVE 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING ONE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE NEW EL… CHI RENOVATION & DESIGN, LLC.
2025-09-03 Windows/Doors $416,321 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE SPR 2019 CBC: REMOVING OLD RTU AND REPLACING WITH NEW, REPLACING DUCT DIFFUSERS,… GREYMI CONTRACTING, LLC
2025-09-03 Pool/Spa $45,000 5330 W RACE AVE PROPOSED 2 SPACE PARKING PAD, MODIFICATIONS TO FRONT PORCH, REMOVAL OF 2ND FLOOR… GR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2025-09-02 General Construction $450,000 168 N LOREL AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, REAR DECK, AND 2 CAR GARAGE, PER PLANS. MEDLOCK CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-02 Pool/Spa $100,000 9157 S ELLIS AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, 2 SPACE PARKING PAD, AND INTERIOR RENOV… BUILT WITH GRACE INC
2025-09-02 Roofing $8,000 3214 N NATOMA AVE ERECT ATTACHED 20' X 7'-6" ROOF AWNING OVER PAVER PATIO AT SIDE OF EXISTING FRAM…
2025-09-01 Demolition $15,000 1704 W NELSON ST INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR UNIT WITHIN A 2 STORY FRAME BUILDIN… JOSEPH LOPEZ
2025-08-31 Roofing $475,000 6945 S OGLESBY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC RENOVATION OF EXISTING (TO REMAIN) 3 DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING… THOMAS SOLUTIONS HD, LLC
2025-08-29 General Construction $15,000 6905 S STATE ST SPR 2019 CBC. CONSTRUCTION OF 1-STORY 546 SF ACCESSORY SHED ADDITION AT REAR OF … ENTERPRISE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
2025-08-29 General Construction $40,000 11357 S PRAIRIE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING APARTMENTS FOR MS TA… SLIP SAFETY REMODEL AND REPAIR INC
2025-08-29 General Construction $275,000 3619 N PANAMA AVE SPR 2019 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 2-STORY SFR WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE… CAHILL BUILDERS, INC.
2025-08-29 General Construction $6,000 3696 S ARCHER AVE INSTALLING OUTDOOR POLE SIGN STRICTLY NEON INC
2025-08-29 HVAC/Mech $550,000 3661 W DIVISION ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACE WITHIN EXIS… NOVAK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-08-28 Fire Protection $65,000 4022 N CALIFORNIA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - CONVERT FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO THREE DWELLING UNITS,(FI… YAAM DEVELOPMENT GROUP
2025-08-28 General Construction $80,000 11205 S DRAKE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION, SECOND STORY ADDITION AND REMOVAL OF REAR 1 … INSIGHT DATA COMMUNICATIONS INC
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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.

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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?

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301 S LEAVITT ST 4S ANG*** County assessor
195 N HARBOR DR 5109 GRE*** County assessor
1645 W OGDEN AVE 502 BRI*** County assessor
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117 S BELL AVE 4S SUS*** 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
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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.
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