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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MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-05-01
📍 1640 W JACKSON BLVD
General Construction
PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-01
📍 8200 S SAWYER AVE
Fence
SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-05-01
📍 500 W MADISON ST
General Construction

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

Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-05-01 General Construction 1640 W JACKSON BLVD 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 50 S LA SALLE ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 5/1/2026. END DA… MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-05-01 General Construction 500 W MADISON ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-05-01 Windows/Doors 1812 W 47TH ST IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… G.I.A. MANAGEMENT INC
2026-05-01 General Construction 1645 W JACKSON BLVD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 5/1/2026. END DA… MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-05-01 General Construction 500 N KINGSBURY ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 5/1/2026. END DA… MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-05-01 Roofing 1535 N KEELER AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
2026-05-01 General Construction 4546 N MAGNOLIA AVE CHANNEL LETTER SIGN SIGN EXPERTS INC
2026-04-30 Signage 11 E CEDAR ST SUITSHOP: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED HALO-LIT WALL SIGN ON BACKER (E CEDAR ST ELEVAT… NOVA SIGNS LLC
2026-04-30 General Construction 6240 N FOREST GLEN AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: RENOVATION AS PER PLANS. (OCCUPANCY R-5; TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCT… IVARI, ANDREW J
2026-04-30 General Construction 11440 S FOREST AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… INLAND HOME REMODELING INC
2026-04-30 General Construction 4610 W 72ND ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW TEMPORARY 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-04-30 Roofing 831 N RIDGEWAY AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… ROYAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
2026-04-30 General Construction 35 E WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-04-30 Fire Protection 4715 W IRVING PARK RD FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101074024. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… SMG SECURITY HOLDINGS LLC
2026-04-30 Signage 3162 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN AT 3162 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
2026-04-30 Fire Protection 101 N WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101076894. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-04-29 General Construction 4429 N KEOKUK AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR … FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-04-29 General Construction 9314 S HARVARD AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE STRAIGHT INDOOR STAIRLIFT, 400LBS CAPACITY, PURSUANT TO … EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
2026-04-29 General Construction 1436 W FOSTER AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE RESIDENTIAL PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1000LBS CAPACITY @ 40FPM… DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
2026-04-29 General Construction 600 N WABASH AVE REPLACEMENT OF PUMP MOTOR ON ONE(1) 8000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 100FPM, FREIGHT EL… SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech 1100 W MONROE ST SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT # 101074826 TO ADD AN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.… LEOPARDO CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors 3008 E CHELTENHAM PL INSTALLATION OF DOOR/GATE RESTRICTOR,PIT LADDER, EMERGENCY PHONE, EMERGENCY LIGH… CARLSEN'S ELEVATOR
2026-04-29 General Construction 1820 W JACKSON BLVD REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVAT… PARKWAY ELEVATORS, INC.
2026-04-29 General Construction 6835 S PAULINA ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101050568 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… 3BL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
2026-04-29 Solar 3422 N OZARK AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-04-29 General Construction 10 E DELAWARE PL REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 38-FLOOR, 500FPM, PASSENG… TK ELEVATOR
2026-04-29 General Construction 111 E WACKER DR REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 30-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSEN… TK ELEVATOR
2026-04-29 Solar 6829 S KENNETH AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-04-29 Solar 6430 N WHIPPLE ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-04-29 General Construction 4840 S GREENWOOD AVE INSTALLATION OF (1) ONE RESIDENTIAL PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1000LBS CAPACITY @ 40FPM… DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
2026-04-29 General Construction 343 W WOLF POINT PLZ REPLACEMENT OF TRAVELING CABLE ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 47-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASS… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
2026-04-29 Solar 12139 S PRINCETON AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-04-29 General Construction 8035 S PAULINA ST REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 3-STORY REAR ENCLOSED WOOD PORCH. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/LOCA… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-04-29 General Construction 137 S STATE ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
2026-04-29 Fire Protection 181 W MADISON ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107616… CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
2026-04-29 Fire Protection 1 N WACKER DR FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
2026-04-29 General Construction 3434 S MICHIGAN AVE INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO THE S… DME ACCESS LLC EVC046
2026-04-29 Solar 1652 W 103RD ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-04-29 General Construction 700 W BROMPTON AVE MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS, NORTH & SOUTH CARS, 2500… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-04-29 General Construction 1652 N BOSWORTH AVE MODERNIZATION OF ONLY HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2100LBS CAPACITY @ 100FPM, 5… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-04-29 General Construction 7227 W HIGGINS AVE REPLACE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT ON ONLY PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2500LBS CAPACITY (VERIF… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-04-29 Solar 6430 N WHIPPLE ST INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-04-29 General Construction 3550 S MORGAN ST DECOMMISSION EWGD EAST FREIGHT ELEVATOR, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUI… ANDERSON ELEVATOR
2026-04-29 General Construction 500 N MICHIGAN AVE INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PERSONNEL HOIST, RACK & PINION, 8000LBS CAPACITY @ 275… USA HOIST CORPORATION
2026-04-29 General Construction 7445 N SHERIDAN RD MODERNIZATION (UPGRADE CONTROLLER & FIXTURES) ON (2) TWO HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELE… ANDERSON ELEVATOR
2026-04-29 General Construction 2724 N LEHMANN CT NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR,… OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD
2026-04-29 General Construction 1 N FRANKLIN ST REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 6000LB CAPACITY, 37-FLOOR, 500FPM, PASSENG… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-04-29 General Construction 6720 S CORNELL AVE REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNOR CABLE ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSE… TK ELEVATOR
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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
24 E 127TH ST PROGRESSIVE BAPT CH County assessor
5129 S JUSTINE ST CHICAGO CITY OF County assessor
1240 S WABASH AVE ALBERTSONS County assessor
12614 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE METRO WATER RECLM DIST County assessor
13350 S TORRENCE AVE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 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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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.
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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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