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13,077 indexed permits · 2,138 active contractors · 10,682 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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13,077
Indexed Permits
2,138
Active Contractors
10,682
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
2,449
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2026-06-15
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SIGMA ELECTRIC,INC.
2026-04-29
📍 5912 N MULLIGAN AVE
Roofing
GENERAL REFRIGERATION LLC DBA P…
2026-04-29
📍 7401 S CICERO AVE
Roofing
ADMIRAL HEATING & VENTILATING INC
2026-04-29
📍 101 N WACKER DR
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2026-04-29 Roofing $20,000 5912 N MULLIGAN AVE
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… SIGMA ELECTRIC,INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Roofing $146,000 7401 S CICERO AVE
Owner: TOO··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(AAON RN-025-3… GENERAL REFRIGERATION LLC DBA PREMISTAR NORTH
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $400,000 101 N WACKER DR
Owner: BAE··· 🔒
DUCTWORK EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, HYDRONIC PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, R… ADMIRAL HEATING & VENTILATING INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Solar $32,591 1652 W 103RD ST
Owner: NAZ··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Plumbing — 5645 W ADDISON ST
Owner: MAS··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 100987379: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… NORMAN MECHANICAL
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $3,000 2000 W DEVON AVE
Owner: ZAC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… C & J ELECTRIC CO.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Roofing $48,500 5416 W CULLOM AVE
Owner: WES··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… FISHER GARAGES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 201 N STATE ST
Owner: THE··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF TRAVELING CABLE ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 26-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASS… TK ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $573,534 2241 W HARRISON ST
Owner: IL ··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF COMMERCIAL LAB RJL GROUP INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $5,000 6350 N WESTERN AVE
Owner: GAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … A & Q ELECTRICAL INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $26,434 137 S STATE ST
Owner: CEN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Roofing $40,000 3810 N LEAVITT ST
Owner: NGU··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… FISHER GARAGES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Plumbing — 7437 W ISHAM AVE
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101070598: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… HANIACEK JOHN
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Signage $4,100 1734 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: WAH··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF (1) 1'8"L X 0'10"HT X0'3"THK ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING… FIRST AD SIGNS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 442 E 48TH ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100909565 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… NORTHWEST GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $16,800 77 W WACKER DR
Owner: COR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $4,000 4429 N KEOKUK AVE
Owner: SUG··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR … FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 444 W LAKE ST
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 35-FLOOR, 800FPM, PASSENG… TK ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $4,000 2913 W PERSHING RD
Owner: LES··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $92,000 500 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: COM··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PERSONNEL HOIST, RACK & PINION, 8000LBS CAPACITY @ 275… USA HOIST CORPORATION
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $15,000 638 W 47TH ST
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… ASSET RESTORATION CO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 111 E WACKER DR
Owner: IC ··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 30-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSEN… TK ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $173,500 2724 N LEHMANN CT
Owner: 270··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR,… OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $11,340 3920 W BYRON ST
Owner: HUD··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 6 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ARNOLD ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $321,927 700 W BROMPTON AVE
Owner: THE··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS, NORTH & SOUTH CARS, 2500… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Solar $26,033 6430 N WHIPPLE ST
Owner: ISA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $10,000 7000 S PARNELL AVE
Owner: TRA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… TRINITY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Solar $7,790 6430 N WHIPPLE ST
Owner: ISA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 3351 W 59TH ST
Owner: HER··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101042818: REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONT… CONCRETE UNLIMITED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $300,000 222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: JLL··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 25T… ROCHA ELECTRIC COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Plumbing $59,215 8357 S PHILLIPS AVE
Owner: KEL··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO ADD OFFICE AND POWDER ROOM AT HEATED… KG REMODELING LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 4947 W GRACE ST
Owner: BON··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101078358: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … BON BON DEVELOPERS LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $40,000 4814 N DAMEN AVE
Owner: RAV··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF CAR OPERATING PANEL AND DOOR OPERATOR ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, … KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $10,000 6007 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: MAL··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 39-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSENG… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $2,400 3732 W AGATITE AVE
Owner: PRA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LRS
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $18,700 6700 N DAMEN AVE
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
REPLACE DOOR OPERATOR ON HYDRAULIC NORTH PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 4000LBS CAPACITY, 4… ANDERSON ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 4258 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: BAC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ACCURATE ELECTRIC SERVICE
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $167,000 7445 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION (UPGRADE CONTROLLER & FIXTURES) ON (2) TWO HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELE… ANDERSON ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $42,690 3434 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: DE ··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO THE S… DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 3550 S MORGAN ST
Owner: W &··· 🔒
DECOMMISSION EWGD EAST FREIGHT ELEVATOR, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUI… ANDERSON ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $100,000 1100 W MONROE ST SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT # 101074826 TO ADD AN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.… GRAND-KAHN, LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 600 N WABASH AVE
Owner: BAL··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF PUMP MOTOR ON ONE(1) 8000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 100FPM, FREIGHT EL… SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction — 567 W LAKE ST
Owner: CTA··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, 500FPM, PASSENG… TK ELEVATOR
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Solar $16,685 6829 S KENNETH AVE
Owner: LOZ··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $54,763 4840 S GREENWOOD AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE RESIDENTIAL PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1000LBS CAPACITY @ 40FPM… DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $139,224 1652 N BOSWORTH AVE
Owner: BOS··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION OF ONLY HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2100LBS CAPACITY @ 100FPM, 5… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 General Construction $27,000 8035 S PAULINA ST
Owner: ARM··· 🔒
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 3-STORY REAR ENCLOSED WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCA… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Solar $18,243 12139 S PRINCETON AVE
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Solar $33,370 3422 N OZARK AVE
Owner: TOU··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-29 Roofing $47,844 4538 N FRANCISCO AVE
Owner: MES··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… REGAL CUSTOM CONCRETE, INC. DBA CHICAGOLAND GARAGE
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 16 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 80 permits/30d Active 427 (260) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (49) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 82 (62) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (44) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 6 permits/30d Active 68 (27) Electrical $55,065 🔒 Reveal
7. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 3 permits/30d Active 64 (17) Electrical $93,345 Verifying…
9. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 58 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 56 (30) Electrical $19,811 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (36) HVAC $35,590 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (22) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 50 (26) Electrical $407,767 Verifying…
17. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 47 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (12) Demolition $33,712 🔒 Reveal
20. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 46 (33) Electrical $443,628 🔒 Reveal
21. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
22. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 7 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
8,223 62.9%
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION
2,352 18.0%
PERMIT - SIGNS
920 7.0%
PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION
615 4.7%
PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
449 3.4%
PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION
299 2.3%
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT
219 1.7%
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 13077+ 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, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,138 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 2026-06-14. 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 1,554 new building permits alongside 10,682 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.

Three plays that win in Chicago

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The competitor watch

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The motivated-seller list

10,682 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

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2 E ERIE ST G-546 SAU*** — County assessor
118 E ERIE ST 509 CHI*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
660 N RUSH ST RIC*** Absentee owner County assessor
2 E ERIE ST G-415 ABL*** 2 properties 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 13077 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.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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More on Chicago & U.S. construction activity

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