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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Recent hot leads

Freshly filed permits with named contractors — tap to call.

PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
2026-05-05
📍 4183 W IRVING PARK RD
Signage
SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-05
📍 8811 S HERMITAGE AVE
Solar
ROBERT LESNICKI
2026-05-05
📍 357 E CHICAGO AVE
General Construction

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

Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-05-05 Signage 4183 W IRVING PARK RD INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN TO READ "BIG CITY OPTICAL" ON E… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
2026-05-05 Solar 8811 S HERMITAGE AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-05 Solar 11304 S GREEN ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-05 General Construction 357 E CHICAGO AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: EDUCATION. START DATE: 5/7/2026. END D… ROBERT LESNICKI
2026-05-04 Pool/Spa 5540 W WAVELAND AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-05-04 Fence 1155 W EDDY ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 33'-0' ' … FLORES FENCE INC
2026-05-04 Fence 667 W CORNELIA AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 112'-0' '… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 3453 W JACKSON BLVD FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-04 Fence 2125 W MOFFAT ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 55'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-04 Solar 8915 S BEVERLY AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 Fence 8103 S CLYDE AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 100'-5' '… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 2919 N SEELEY AVE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 2-STORY FRONT OPEN WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCATIO… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-04 Roofing 11130 S WASHTENAW AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
2026-05-04 Solar 11512 S AVENUE G INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 Solar 10109 S BENSLEY AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 Solar 5840 N KILBOURN AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 Solar 5840 N KILBOURN AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 Solar 1504 N MASSASOIT AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 Solar 1504 N MASSASOIT AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 General Construction 210 N PEORIA ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-04 Solar 10109 S BENSLEY AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-04 General Construction 1633 W ESTES AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-04 General Construction 5013 S LARAMIE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … JAYNCO ELECTRIC
2026-05-04 General Construction 1501 W RANDOLPH ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/05/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/8/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/9/2026.… LAKESHORE ATHLETIC SERVICES INC
2026-05-04 Roofing 8103 S CLYDE AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 400 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED ROL… AG CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 225 W WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction 3373 E 87TH ST APPROVAL OF PLAN AMENDMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: INDUSTRIAL. … CHICAGO 8080 LLC RELATED
2026-05-04 Signage 909 W MONTROSE AVE WE SEEK A SIGN PERMIT TO INSTALL (1) DOUBLE-SIDED VERTICAL BANNER ON EXISTING BA… SIGNCO INC
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 3348 S PULASKI RD SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO ELECTRICAL AND HVAC ATEXISTING OFFIC… PREFERRED CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-05-02 General Construction 5450 W 64TH PL LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 2347 S WABASH AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 3320 W HIRSCH ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 1150 W 96TH ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 2712 S SAWYER AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 2625 N ORCHARD ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 2350 W 110TH PL LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 7350 S EVANS AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 6710 N WASHTENAW AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 4619 S WOLCOTT AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 1010 E 72ND ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 3200 S CALUMET AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 644 W 71ST ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 8505 S INGLESIDE AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 715 S KILDARE AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-02 General Construction 1734 N ORLEANS ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-01 General Construction 171 W RANDOLPH ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: INSTITUTIONAL. START DATE: 5/1/2026. E… GEORGE STASEVICIUS
2026-05-01 General Construction 300 S ASHLAND AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 5/1/2026. END DA… MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-05-01 Fence 8200 S SAWYER AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 26'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-01 General Construction 500 W MADISON ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-05-01 Fire Protection 1609 W 21ST PL FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101053191. AFFECTS: 98 DWELLI… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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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
3140 S MICHIGAN AVE IL INST OF TECHNOLOGY County assessor
545 E 36TH PL CHICAGO HSING AUTHORTI County assessor
3114 S DEARBORN ST IL INST OF TECHNOLOGY County assessor
3140 S MICHIGAN AVE IL INST OF TECHNOLOGY County assessor
3202 S INDIANA AVE IL COL OF OPTOMETRY 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.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
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