Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,601 indexed permits · 2,181 active contractors · 10,333 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 2,181 active contractors who pulled 12,601 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-09. Live tracking of 10,333 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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12,601
Indexed Permits
2,181
Active Contractors
10,333
Code Violations
452,634
Property Owners
2026-06-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-08
Chicago had 1722 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 578 electrical, 491 hvac and 151 general construction. The average project value is $279,794.

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URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-20
📍 2240 W OGDEN AVE
General Construction
SMART ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-05-20
📍 500 N MICHIGAN AVE
General Construction
RJL GROUP INC
2026-05-20
📍 1627 N DAMEN AVE
General Construction

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12,601 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-20 General Construction 2240 W OGDEN AVE REPLACE HYDRAULIC JACK UNIT ON ONLY PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2500LBS CAPACITY, 4 STOP… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction $100,000 500 N MICHIGAN AVE DECOMMISSION/REMOVAL OF FOUR(4) 3000LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#… SMART ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-05-20 General Construction $140,000 1627 N DAMEN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 27 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCON… RJL GROUP INC
2026-05-20 Roofing $100,000 11 N MICHIGAN AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/27/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/22/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 10/15/20… DEMARSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $23,000 7736 S GREENWOOD AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-20 General Construction 929 W BELMONT AVE REMOVAL OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, EWGT FREIGHT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO T… SCHINDLER ELEV CORP ITASCA
2026-05-20 Plumbing $6,500 10418 S CALUMET AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 9 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… BROWN'S PLUMBING & MECHANICAL CO
2026-05-20 General Construction 3631 N JANSSEN AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… BETA ELECTRIC INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $4,000 1731 W BALMORAL AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-20 Windows/Doors $21,500 360 W ILLINOIS ST UPGRADE DOOR OPERATOR ON EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR A, 2500LBS CAPACITY, 7 STOPS, S… SUBURBAN ELEV./DBA SCHINDLER
2026-05-20 Plumbing 7936 S CALUMET AVE FOR PERMIT 101067776: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CON… PREFERRED DELIVERABLES LLC
2026-05-20 Roofing 527 S WELLS ST WRECK AND REMOVE A ROOFTOP WATER TOWER ONLY (PREVIOUSLY DEMOLISHED WITHOUT A PER… ADM DEMOLITION LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction $1,152 3516 W EVERGREEN AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 144 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4, … SQUARE AND COMPASS MASONRY
2026-05-20 Fence $3,917 3530 W 81ST ST PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 104'-0' '… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction 680 N LAKE SHORE DR REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 29-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSENG… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
2026-05-20 General Construction 160 E PEARSON ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/1/2026. END DA… RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
2026-05-20 General Construction 1133 N DAMEN AVE FOR PERMIT 100770526: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTE… REIN ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $9,500 4444 S MOZART ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 209 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3, … TFWA CORPORATION
2026-05-20 General Construction $200,000 4949 W FLOURNOY ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… CITY LIGHTS LTD.
2026-05-20 General Construction $229,608 4314 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE MODERNIZATION OF ONLY HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 3000LBS CAPACITY @ 125FPM, 3… PARKWAY ELEVATORS, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $25,000 4042 W MADISON ST INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING, ALARM BELL, CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION, PIT … TOTAL ELEVATOR
2026-05-20 Plumbing 4117 N HARDING AVE FOR PERMIT B200462944: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTE… EXPRESS PLUMBING, INC.
2026-05-20 Demolition $34,000 4228 W GRAND AVE WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME BUILDING AT THE SOUTHWEST OF THE LOT ALSAFFAWI CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-05-20 Demolition $131,800 11426 S PERRY AVE RLE. WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY BUILDING (ROOF COLLAPSED) KLF ENTERPRISES INC
2026-05-20 General Construction $3,250 1344 W MADISON ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 150 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, … JAKUB ZATWARNICKI
2026-05-20 Roofing $36,100 3621 W 61ST ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
2026-05-20 General Construction 11442 S HARVARD AVE REMOVAL OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT, PURSUANT TO THE SCOP… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
2026-05-20 Roofing $29,850 2047 N MOZART ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1400 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: WORK… MATTHEWS ROOFING COMPANY INC
2026-05-20 Solar $6,232 10534 S VERNON AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-20 General Construction $2,000 639 W ELM ST LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR STEEL EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 5, LOCATION:… WWT RENTAL MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction $6,800 4824 N DAMEN AVE INSTALLATION OF CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION ON ONLY EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1500… ALL TYPES ELEVATORS, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $5,000 1501 W RANDOLPH ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-05-20 General Construction $415,000 60 W ERIE ST MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 13-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#1… MID-AMERICAN ELEVATOR CO., INC
2026-05-20 General Construction $18,851 2426 N FRANCISCO AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ARNOLD ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC.
2026-05-20 Solar $18,243 10534 S VERNON AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-05-20 General Construction $15,000 5712 S HONORE ST NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 275LB CAPACITY 21FPM, STAIR CLIMBER, PURSUANT TO THE … CHICAGO ELEVATOR & LIFT, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $25,000 4729 N HARDING AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-05-20 General Construction 111 W ILLINOIS ST REPLACEMENT OF STATUS PANEL FOR SEVEN(7) 3500LB CAPACITY, 10-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASS… SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP CHICAG
2026-05-20 General Construction $17,800 2734 N MEADE AVE NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICSAL PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO … EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction 1155 W ROOSEVELT RD REPLACE HYDRAULIC JACK UNIT ON #2 PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 3000LBS CAPACITY, 5 STOPS,… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction $526,325 5841 S MARYLAND AVE REPLACEMENT OF CAR OPERATING PANELS, LOBBY FIXTURES, AND FIRE STATUS PANEL ON TW… OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD
2026-05-20 General Construction 45 W NORTH BLVD REPLACEMENT OF MACHINE AND HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 200F… URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction $30,700 6522 N GREENVIEW AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REPLACE EXISTING BACK WOOD PORCH & STAIRS ESTES BUILDERS, INC
2026-05-20 General Construction $15,000 2239 W WALTON ST TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 250 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CASEY TUCKPOINTING, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $10,000 151 N FRANKLIN ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction $19,327 11442 S HARVARD AVE NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE … EXTENDED HOME LIVING SVCS,INC.
2026-05-20 Solar $16,456 4844 N KARLOV AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… UNITY SOLAR GROUP LLC
2026-05-20 General Construction $1,500,800 177 N WELLS ST MODERNIZATION OF FOUR(4) 3000LB CAPACITY, (#1-#2) @ 15-FLOOR, (#3-#4) @ 14-FLOOR… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-05-20 General Construction 1242 N LAKE SHORE DR REPLACEMENT OF TRAVLING CABLE ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 27-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSE… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
2026-05-20 General Construction $6,800 7010 N ASHLAND BLVD INSTALLATION OF CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION ON ONLY EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 1500… ALL TYPES ELEVATORS, INC.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 20 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 📞 ⚠️ 47 🔥 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 12601+ 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.

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 2,181 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 2026-06-08. 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 1,722 new building permits alongside 10,333 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?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

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1033 W 14TH PL 118 ASH*** County assessor
1645 W OGDEN AVE 619 IRE*** County assessor
8 E RANDOLPH ST 1105 SOR*** County assessor
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1645 W OGDEN AVE P-118 PAT*** 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 12601 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 periodically, 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.
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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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