Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

11,476 indexed permits · 2,255 active contractors · 9,598 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,255 active contractors who pulled 11,476 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-05-28. Live tracking of 9,598 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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11,476
Indexed Permits
2,255
Active Contractors
9,598
Code Violations
10
Property Owners

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 2,255 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed daily.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-05-27. 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 1,807 new building permits alongside 9,598 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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Chicago had 1807 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 552 electrical, 471 hvac and 242 general construction. The average project value is $89,504.

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LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-18
📍 440 S LA SALLE ST
General Construction
LEE TANESSA
2026-05-18
📍 619 N PARKSIDE AVE
Battery Storage
ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-05-18
📍 8442 S KIMBARK AVE
General Construction

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11,476 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-05-18 General Construction 440 S LA SALLE ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… ×2 LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-18 Battery Storage 619 N PARKSIDE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LEE TANESSA
2026-05-18 General Construction 8442 S KIMBARK AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-05-18 General Construction 1538 N PARKSIDE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-05-18 Fence 5827 N OTTAWA AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 95'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-18 Fence 830 S BELL AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 79'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-18 General Construction 8442 S KIMBARK AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-05-18 General Construction 1538 N PARKSIDE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-05-18 Roofing 2047 W MONTROSE AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
2026-05-18 General Construction 5961 N LINCOLN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… KEC POWER & CONTROLS, INC.
2026-05-18 General Construction 1 N FRANKLIN ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-18 Solar 619 N PARKSIDE AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… LEE TANESSA
2026-05-16 HVAC/Mech 8512 S BLACKSTONE AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL AND PLUMBING IN KITCHEN AND… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-05-15 Solar 10509 S WOOD ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Fence 3419 N NEWCASTLE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 77'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-15 General Construction 1100 N JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
2026-05-15 Pool/Spa 3818 N ALTA VISTA TER LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-05-15 Solar 5411 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Solar 9038 S KINGSTON AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Solar 1931 N NATOMA AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 General Construction 10810 S AVENUE H APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: SCHOOL (K-12). PR… CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2026-05-15 Solar 1931 N NATOMA AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 Solar 10215 S CALUMET AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-15 General Construction 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-15 General Construction 337 E RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/19/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/31/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 6/9/2026… PARTYTIME-HDO OPERATIONS LLC
2026-05-14 General Construction 810 E 103RD ST APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: PARK/RECREATION. … SCHOOLS CHICAGO PUBLIC
2026-05-14 Windows/Doors 4321 W ROOSEVELT RD LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. REC… ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-05-14 General Construction 8017 S INGLESIDE AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC
2026-05-14 General Construction 3654 N LINCOLN AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AMERO BUILDING RESTORATION INC
2026-05-14 General Construction 1501 W RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/19/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/26/202… BIG TENT EVENTS
2026-05-14 Solar 10601 S SANGAMON ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-14 Fence 1627 N LAWNDALE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 48'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-14 General Construction 1501 W RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/18/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/18/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/25/202… BIG TENT EVENTS
2026-05-13 General Construction 1941 W ROOSEVELT RD MODERNIZATION OF HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 4500LBS CAPACITY, 4 STOPS, PURSUA… COLLEY ELEVATOR CO.
2026-05-13 General Construction 45 W 111TH ST REMOVAL OF 2ND FLOOR FROM OPERATION/DISPATCHING ON TWO(2) 4000LB CAPACITY, 6-FLO… NOUVEAU ILLINOIS INC.
2026-05-13 General Construction 172 W MADISON ST MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 2500LB CAPACITY, (2) 14-FLOOR, (1) 15-FLOOR, 350FPM, P… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 1 N STATE ST WATER DAMAGE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 6000LB CAPACITY, 21-FLOOR, 350FPM, PAS… TK ELEVATOR
2026-05-13 Solar 1222 N MENARD AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-13 General Construction 805 N CALIFORNIA AVE NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 2100LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR,… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction 453 W BRIAR PL NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 150FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR,… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction 100 W RANDOLPH ST INSTALLATION OF (1) EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 3500LBS CAPACITY @ 200FPM, 2 FLOORS, … KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-05-13 General Construction 2056 N KEYSTONE AVE FOR PERMIT 101071670: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… ATEC CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-05-13 General Construction 1150 N LAKE SHORE DR MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO HYDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATORS, 6000LBS CAPACITY @ 75FPM, … SUBURBAN ELEV./DBA SCHINDLER
2026-05-13 Solar 9824 S INDIANA AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-13 General Construction 6953 S MERRILL AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-13 Fence 3817 S EMERALD AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 92'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 2254 W CHICAGO AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2100LBS CAPACITY @ 150FPM, 5 FLOO… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-13 General Construction 8770 W BRYN MAWR AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-05-13 General Construction 1501 W RANDOLPH ST INSTALLATION OF (2) TWO TEMPORARY VERTICAL PLATFORM WHEELCHAIR LIFT'S. (1) ONE N… ELEVATOR INDUSTRIES OF IL
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Recent Property Owners

Properties with recent permit activity — owner information from public records. Pro subscribers see full names; free visitors see masked names.

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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 19 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 🔥 Hot 357 (232) Solar $13,824 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 93 (63) $32,342 🔒 Reveal
3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 Active Cold 78 (55) Signage $10,065 🔒 Reveal
4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 68 (56) Fence $7,860 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 39 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 63 (28) $159,875 🔒 Reveal
6. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 60 (45) - 🔒 Reveal
7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 9 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 55 (38) $19,786 🔒 Reveal
8. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 50 (39) $26,374 🔒 Reveal
9. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 49 (29) $46,233 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 47 (32) Roofing $35,622 🔒 Reveal
11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active Warm 47 (26) Pool/Spa $20,456 🔒 Reveal
12. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 8 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 44 (43) Electrical $42,948 🔒 Reveal
13. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 4 permits/30d Active Warm 43 (30) $5,895 🔒 Reveal
14. HARBOR POINT 📞 Active Cold 43 (16) Electrical $4,000 🔒 Reveal
15. KDN SIGNS INC 📞 Active Cold 42 (33) Signage $6,389 🔒 Reveal
16. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active Warm 42 (11) Demolition $35,692 🔒 Reveal
17. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY 📞 Cold 42 (10) Signage $2,500 🔒 Reveal
18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 6 permits/30d Active Warm 40 (26) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 9 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot 40 (25) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
20. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 2 permits/30d Active Warm 40 (21) $8,877 🔒 Reveal
21. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active Warm 39 (29) $10,136 Verifying…
22. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 6 permits/30d Active Warm 39 (22) Solar $18,785 🔒 Reveal
23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 7 1 permits/30d Active Cold 39 (20) $69,530 Verifying…
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 3 permits/30d Active Cold 38 (21) $6,517 Verifying…
25. BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS 8 permits/30d Active Warm 36 (30) Roofing $27,332 Verifying…

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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 11476+ Chicago building permits — updated periodically 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.

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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.

Property Address Owner Source
3221 S INDIANA AVE IL COL OF OPTOMETRY County assessor
2041 W CULLERTON ST CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHOR County assessor
3140 S MICHIGAN AVE IL INST OF TECHNOLOGY County assessor
3219 S INDIANA AVE IL COL OF OPTOMETRY County assessor
550 E 37TH ST CHICAGO HSING AUTHORTI 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 11476 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Chicago is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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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Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
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A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
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