Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,729 indexed permits · 2,215 active contractors · 10,413 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,215 active contractors who pulled 12,729 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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12,729
Indexed Permits
2,215
Active Contractors
10,413
Code Violations
462,341
Property Owners
2026-06-10
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-09
Chicago had 1815 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 612 electrical, 515 hvac and 151 general construction. The average project value is $279,794.

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12,729 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-04-21 Roofing $425,000 1230 N PAULINA ST SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2025-04-10 General Construction $19,850 4500 S ROCKWELL ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL OF SOUTH SIDE WOOD STAIRS TO BE REPLACED WITH WROUG… WE BUILD IT PRO LLC
2025-04-10 General Construction $200,000 6340 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY TWO DU BRICK BUILDIN… HOUSE OF KOLOUR, INC
2025-04-08 HVAC/Mech $50,000 300 E 35TH ST INTERIOR BUILD-OUT TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE IN TYPE 1A CONSTRUCTION BUILDING. PR… MENA HANNA GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC
2025-04-07 Pool/Spa $55,000 3923 W ROOSEVELT RD SPR 2019 CBC:INTERIOR RENOVATION/ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR OF EXISTING 2 UNITS, REP… CONTRACTOR'S FINANCE CENTRAL…
2025-04-07 HVAC/Mech $380,000 2658 W 21ST PL SPR - 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING IIIB MASONRY MULTI-FAMILY RESDIENCE, ADDI… TAPIA CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE INC
2025-04-04 HVAC/Mech $75,000 736 E 90TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE INCLUD… RODERICK WOODSON
2025-04-02 General Construction $53,250 5000 W WINDSOR AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF EXISTING 2-STORY RESIDENT… THE REAL SEAL LLC
2025-04-02 Roofing $2,125,200 1504 N HUDSON AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE III-A (7) D.U. 3-STORY MASONRY BLDG. W/ BSMT… TREEWRIGHT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2025-04-01 Fence $62,000 7600 S JEFFERY BLVD SPR 2019 CBC NEW MASONRY TRASH ENCLOSURE, WROUGH IRON FENCE AND A PROPOSED DRIVE… NEW CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-03-27 General Construction $50,000 2105 S ST LOUIS AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 12 EXISTING BRICK DWELLING UNIT WITH UNFI… MENDOZA CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-03-18 General Construction $120,000 1 E SUPERIOR ST PD#1042 SC 2019 CBC INTERIOR BUILDOUT FOR A CARRYOUT PIZZERIA RESTAURANT ON THR … IW CAPITAL LLC
2025-03-17 Pool/Spa 1538 W CHICAGO AVE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS IN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR… REBLD GENERAL CONTRACTING & CONSULTING LLC
2025-03-12 Pool/Spa $200,000 348 W 30TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, FRONT DECK/STAIRS, AND REAR POOL ENC… KEVIN LACOCO
2025-03-07 Fence $100,000 1518 N LEAVITT ST SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED REAR 2ND STORY ADDITION, REAR NORTH SIDE 6' WOOD FENCE,… PETER PRUITT
2025-03-04 General Construction $50,000 8038 S PRAIRIE AVE RENOVATION OF MASONRY COACH HOUSE AS PER PLANS CONTRACTOR'S FINANCE CENTRAL…
2025-03-04 Structural $150,000 5801 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBC SECOND FLOOR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL WOOD FRAMING REPAIRS 2 LOCATIONS A… ILLINOIS DEMOLITIONS CORP
2025-03-03 Demolition $10,000 9330 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ASPHALT PARKING LOT SERVING 1-STOR… ROBERTO MARTINEZ CONTRUCTION CORP
2025-03-03 Fire Protection $1,400,000 200 E OHIO ST EXISTING 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONVERT 2ND-5TH FLOOR OF EXISTING OFFICE SPA… FOXFORD CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2025-02-28 General Construction $80,000 6232 S WABASH AVE SPR 2019 CRBC. INTERIOR REMODELING AND ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY BRIC… BETA BLUE, INC
2025-02-27 Roofing $95,000 6431 S EBERHART AVE 1. EXISTING RESIDENCE TO REMAIN, INTERIOR RENOVATION, COMPLIANCE TO CODES.2. NEW… ISAIAH COLLIER
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa $1,000,000 8105 S HALSTED ST SPR - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING 1ST FLOOR VACANT COMME… KARRY L. YOUNG DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa $100,000 3800 S KEDZIE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS / CONVERT 1 D.U. TO 2 D.U. ON 2ND FLR. / CON… NOEJ BUILDERS, INC
2025-02-21 Roofing $50,000 1859 S LAWNDALE AVE SC 2019 CBRC - REVISION TO PERMIT NO. 101057889 TO REVISE THE AN EXISTING TWO-ST… H MADRIGAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-02-21 Structural $65,000 1901 W DIVISION ST SPR 2019 CBRC: STRUCTURAL WORK ONLY FOR FOUNDATION UNDERPINNING ONLY TO AN EXIST… SAFE-GUARD BASEMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2025-02-19 General Construction $7,800,000 1850 E 95TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1 STORY WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITH ASSOCIAT… TRIUMPH DESIGN BUILD CORPORATION
2025-02-17 General Construction $7,500 4100 W GRAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - REMOVAL OF EXISTING EXTERIOR FIRE STAIRS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN … CLTI CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-02-14 General Construction $15,000 3047 N KENNETH AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED REAR 2 STORY DECK SERVING AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W/BAS… AR REMODELING GROUP LLC
2025-02-10 HVAC/Mech $175,000 5133 S ARCHER AVE SPR 2019 CBC. EXISTING 2 STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING. WORK ONLY AT 1ST FLOOR. CONVE… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2025-02-07 Roofing $550,000 2057 N BINGHAM ST SELF-CERT 2019 CRBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (1,667) SQ. FT., 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRA… STUDIO CRESPO LLC
2025-02-07 Fire Protection $3,000,000 6829 N WESTERN AVE SPR 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE IIA 2 STORY FULLY SPRINKLERED RELIGIOUS BUILDI… PRAXIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-02-03 Plumbing $3,364,500 4801 S OAKLEY AVE 2019 CBC: PROVIDE EXISTING FACILITY WITH A PH ADJUSTMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SY… SYMBIONT SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, IN
2025-01-31 General Construction $19,000 6731 S UNION AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK 2 UNIT BLDG. W/BASEMENT TO REPLACE EXISTING… SPIRIT HOME BUILDERS LLC
2025-01-27 General Construction $550,000 3411 S PRAIRIE AVE R-5 ERECT 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT NEW CONSTRUCTION RESIDEN… DAVID ODULATE
2025-01-25 General Construction $150,000 1728 N CENTRAL PARK AVE INTERIOR RENOVATION AND SECOND FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY FRAME RESID… BLINDS & MORE INC
2025-01-24 HVAC/Mech $150,000 6743 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC:INTERIOR ALTERATION AS PER PLANS FOR EXISTING TWO STORY MULTI-FAMI… CHR PAINTING & SERVICES INC
2025-01-20 Pool/Spa $85,000 635 W 119TH ST PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR REAR DECKS/STAIRS, REAR 6' IRON FENCE, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS I… NSX HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC
2025-01-13 Fire Protection $640,000 3335 W BELDEN AVE SC 2019 CBC ERECT 2 STORY MIXED USE FULLY SPRINKLERED COMMERCIAL TYPE VA FRAME B… SPEC DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-01-06 General Construction $150,000 2112 W PETERSON AVE PROPOSED TESLA EV CHARGING STATION IN TARGET PARKING LOT; ADDING (16) CHARGING D… ADVANCED DATA TECHNOLOGIES INC
2025-01-06 General Construction $280,000 1036 N MARSHFIELD AVE REAR BUILDING: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RENOVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 3 STORY/2UNIT R… RONAN CONSTRUCTION LLC
2024-12-22 Roofing $1,400 1913 W NORTH AVE 2019 CBC SPR: NEW OPERABLE PERGOLA STRUCTURE OVER AN EXISTING PATIO DINING AREA … ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2024-12-19 HVAC/Mech $2,300,000 6609 W FULLERTON AVE DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 1 STORY RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU AND OUTDO… 41 NORTH CONTRACTORS, LLC
2024-12-12 Roofing $28,000 3419 N PAULINA ST SPR 2019 CBC. REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER 100901961 TO CHANGE SWING OF EXTERIOR DO… MANGAN BUILDERS, INC.
2024-12-10 General Construction $35,600 1514 W 59TH ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 977 GSF GARAGE ADDITION TO EXISTIN… ROCKY'S CONSTRUCTION INC
2024-12-08 General Construction $17,000 3448 W 47TH ST PROPOSED REAR 1ST FLOOR ADDITION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH FOR AN… ESPINOZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2024-11-25 Roofing $180,000 7007 S HERMITAGE AVE PROPOSED FRONT PORCH AND GARAGE ROOF/SIDING REPLACEMENT SERVING AN EXISTING 1 ST… MUHAMMAD NAEEM
2024-11-19 General Construction $100,000 824 W 51ST PL SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE 2 STORY, 2 DWELLING UNIT TYPE VA FRAME … NEW DAY CONSTRUCTION LLC
2024-11-08 Roofing $30,000 11951 S LAFAYETTE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: WORK INCLUDES FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR: REPLACE DRYWALL , PLUMBING FIXT… NIVAR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC
2024-11-06 Fire Protection $200,000 2704 W WARREN BLVD SPR 2019 CBC: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3 STORY WITH BASEMENT TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL O… GRAND AVENUE HAULING COMPANY
2024-11-06 HVAC/Mech $168,000 2629 W 23RD ST INTERIOR RENOVATION & NEW REAR FRAME ADDITION IN EXISTING 3DU, 3-STORY MASONRY B… STICK AND STONE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 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 12729+ 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 2,215 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 2026-06-09. 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 1,815 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 12729 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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