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
2025-08-05 General Construction $150,000 3726 N RACINE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW 3-CAR MASONRY GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL … MGS CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-08-04 General Construction $6,000 11601 W TOUHY AVE ILLUMINATE WALL SIGN; 363 SQ/FT; SOUTH ELEVATION; CHINA AIR ROCK RIDGE MEDIA INC DBA FASTSIGNS O'HARE
2025-08-04 General Construction $6,000 11601 W TOUHY AVE ILLUMINATE WALL SIGN; 359 SQ/FT; SOUTH ELEVATION; CHINA CARGO ROCK RIDGE MEDIA INC DBA FASTSIGNS O'HARE
2025-08-04 General Construction $75,000 5545 W WINDSOR AVE NEW ONE STORY REAR MASONRY ADDITION AND NEW ONE STORY FRONT MASONRY/WOOD OPEN PO… JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC ATTN: DIMITRIS MELLOS
2025-08-04 HVAC/Mech $225,000 1727 W 106TH ST NEW SFH, TYPE V-5 NEW CONSTRUCTION. INCLUDING NEW ELECTRICAL, HVAC, AND PLUMBING… ESI MECHANICAL
2025-08-04 Fence $490,000 3114 S PRAIRIE AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, REAR DECK, 6' WOOD FENCE,… K FUTURE BUILDERS, INC
2025-08-04 Roofing $18,000 3534 S WOOD ST 2025 SC - REPLACE EXISTING FRAMED TWO CAR GARAGE APPROX. 500 SQFT. CONSTRUCT NEW… EDWIN MOY
2025-08-04 Fence $490,000 3112 S PRAIRIE AVE PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, REAR DECK, 6' WOOD FENCE,… K FUTURE BUILDERS, INC
2025-08-01 Pool/Spa $57,000 748 N LAWNDALE AVE PROPOSED REAR 2ND FLOOR PORCH/STAIRS, INTERNAL RENOVATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR DWELLING… ALLDOS CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-07-31 Roofing $35,000 435 E 45TH ST SPR 2019 CBC:REVISION TO PERMIT # 101068799 NEW LAYOUT TO EXIST. BASEMENT. REM… TNC REMODELING INC
2025-07-31 General Construction $60,000 10968 S CHURCH ST SC 2019 CBC; EXISTING 1 1/2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH BASEMENT. NEW 2… A2Z PROPERTY CARE INC
2025-07-31 Pool/Spa $400,000 4322 W POTOMAC AVE SPR 2019 CBC - PROPOSED 2 STORY/2 UNIT RESIDENCE W/BASEMENT, FRONT DECK, SIDE 6'… CANCUN CONCRETE CO.
2025-07-30 Roofing $425,000 3639 W MCLEAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNITS FRAME BUILDING NEW DET… MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC.
2025-07-30 Roofing $40,000 3028 N SHEFFIELD AVE NEW COMPOSITE ROOF DECK AND NEW OPEN PERGOLA STRUCTURE ON EXISTING FOUR STORY CO… GARCIAS WOOD CRAFTERS LLC
2025-07-30 Roofing $425,000 3637 W MCLEAN AVE SPR 2019 CBC. NEW 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNITS FRAME BUILDING NEW DAT… MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS, INC.
2025-07-30 Plumbing $30,000 2534 W DEVON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - CONVERTING AN EXISTING CLOTHING STORE INTO A GROCERY/BUTCHER SHO… M N HOMES INC
2025-07-30 General Construction $25,000 3814 W CHICAGO AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING - COMMERCIAL AND (1) DU. WORK TO INCLU… CITY-WIDE CONSTRUCTION & REHAB COMPANY
2025-07-29 Roofing $275,000 2245 W RACE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY RESIDENCE. EXISTING TWO-UNIT… KLASIK CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-07-29 General Construction $1,000 230 N CLARK ST INSTALLATION OF 1 NON ILLUMINATED METAL CANOPY, WITH 1 SET OF INTERNALLY ILLUMIN… IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-07-25 Windows/Doors $30,000 7757 S PHILLIPS AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - REPLACE LINTELS ON SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS WINDOWS (OC… BENSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO.
2025-07-25 General Construction $45,000 1949 W 51ST ST SPR 2019 CBRC PROPOSED COOKING AREA FOR FAST FOOD CARRY-OUT RESTAURANT IN AN EXI… HARHARA INC
2025-07-25 General Construction $400,000 3413 S EMERALD AVE SPR2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WI… SLIGO CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED
2025-07-24 HVAC/Mech $1,120,000 4658 S KEDZIE AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 1 STORY BANK. WORK TO INCL… HELIOS CONSTRUCTORS LLC
2025-07-23 Plumbing $20,000 9746 S DOBSON AVE SPR 2019 CBRC INTERIOR ALTERATION TO FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY R… NAVARRETE HOME SERVICES LLC
2025-07-23 Pool/Spa $2,000,000 1280 N MILWAUKEE AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 4 STORY WITH NO BASEMENT, 1 GROUND … KIFERBAUM DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-07-23 General Construction $45,000 5222 W OHIO ST SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY 4 DWELL… PTH REMODELING CORPORATION
2025-07-22 General Construction $3,985,000 2970 N SHERIDAN RD DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 15-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO… MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. ATTN: D. POEMBA
2025-07-22 General Construction $300,000 5200 S RUTHERFORD AVE SC 2019 CRBC: LEVEL 2- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-S… GRAND AVENUE HAULING COMPANY
2025-07-22 General Construction $425,000 3501 S PULASKI RD SPR 2019 CBRC: SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO INCLUDE NEW ADA RAMP,… NOVAK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-07-22 General Construction $1,200,000 3455 S ASHLAND AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 1-STORY RETAIL (OCCUPANCY GROUP M; TYPE IIIB… KEYSTONE DEVELOPING LLC
2025-07-21 Fire Protection $150,000 6013 S STATE ST INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING SINGLE STORY BRICK BUILDING, CONVERT BUSINESS US… BENEDICT OKOCHA
2025-07-21 Plumbing $145,000 7437 W ISHAM AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: NEW SECOND FLOOR FRAME ADDITION (1172 SF) AND PARTIAL INTER… JOHN HANIACEK
2025-07-21 Roofing $80,000 1438 N WIELAND ST PROPOSED REAR 3RD FLOOR STAIR LEADING TO NEW ROOF DECK W/PERGOLA FOR AN EXISTING… JLV BUILDERS LLC
2025-07-18 General Construction $125,000 9722 S LEAVITT ST SPR 2019 CBC: 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENC… DA CAPO, INC.
2025-07-17 Pool/Spa $350,000 601 W DIVERSEY PKWY SPR 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING 5-STORY + BASEMENT FORMER (70 ROOM) HOT… REBLD GENERAL CONTRACTING & CONSULTING LLC
2025-07-16 General Construction $250,000 1438 N BOSWORTH AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 6 DWELLING UNITS IN EXISTING 2.5… BM UK ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2025-07-16 HVAC/Mech $100,000 5659 N ROCKWELL ST DECOMMISSION EXISTING HEATING SYSTEM AND INSTALL (8) NEW GAS FURNACES WITH A/C U… LEVEL BUILDERS GRP LLC
2025-07-15 HVAC/Mech $6,500 8542 S ADA ST SPR 2019 CBRC REPLACE MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO THE EXISTING 2- STORY W BASEMENT SING… SIMMONS HOME CONSTRUCTION, INC
2025-07-14 Roofing $469,701 1239 W 59TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS & REPAIR OF EXISTING 1-STORY MASONRY BUILDIN… 97 GROUP, LLC
2025-07-14 HVAC/Mech $50,000 1754 N PAULINA ST REVISION TO PERMIT 101042033 TO REMOVE EXISTING MEZZANINE FROM THE PROJECT SCOPE… LAURENS RESTORATION, INCORPRATED
2025-07-14 HVAC/Mech $50,000 5731 S SEELEY AVE SPR 2019 CBC: SUBSTANTIAL REHAB OF EXISTING 2 DWELLING UNITS RESIDENTIAL STRUCT… MARTINEZ B LANDSCAPING INC
2025-07-12 HVAC/Mech $100,000 9133 S COLFAX AVE SPR 2019 CBRC SFR INTERIOR REHAB AND CODE UPGRADES NEW ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AN… MILLERS HEATING AND COOLING CONSULTANTS INC
2025-07-11 General Construction $120,000 4047 N KILBOURN AVE SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REMODELING OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE F… CITY-WIDE CONSTRUCTION & REHAB COMPANY
2025-07-11 Pool/Spa $350,000 3119 W IRVING PARK RD SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATION/ALTERATIONS TO ESTABLISH NEW CHILD… FFQ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2025-07-10 General Construction $250,000 1110 S SACRAMENTO BLVD PROPOSED INTERIOR AND EXXTERIOR REMODEL NEW EXTERIOR STAIRS & CONVERT BASEMENT T… NOAH A.S. NOELL REAL ESTATE LLC
2025-07-10 General Construction $450,000 164 N LOREL AVE SC 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-STORY, 2,585 SF SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITH NEW… MEDLOCK CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-07-10 General Construction $300,000 732 W ADDISON ST SPR 2019 CBC: OUTDOOR SITE WORK TO FOR NEW PARKING LOT. (B-BUSINESS) BULLEY & ANDREWS, L.L.C.
2025-07-09 General Construction $45,000 11420 S CARPENTER ST SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR RENOVATION AND ALTERATIONS, DUPPLEX W/BASEMENT TO AN EXIS… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2025-07-09 Pool/Spa $80,000 3717 W ROOSEVELT RD SPR - 2019 CBC - INTERIOR RENOVATION OF UNITS 3713-3715 TO EXPAND THE EXISTING R… A&S CONSTRUCTION
2025-07-08 Pool/Spa $20,000 5022 S CARPENTER ST PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR DORMER, REPLACE FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, FRONT 5' METAL/SIDE 6' … MAXPRIME REALTY LLC
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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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60 S STATE ST RYA*** County assessor
1645 W OGDEN AVE 721 MAR*** 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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