New Commercial Building Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
3695 recent permits worth $2,963,704,608 in reported value, updated nightly. Browse by trade:
Concrete & Masonry916 new permits · $738,610,025Demolition228 new permits · $315,396,999Electrical1167 new permits · $616,521,216Elevator196 new permits · $312,722,441Fencing184 new permits · $169,102,381Fire Protection76 new permits · $142,135,357Renovation & New Construction2002 new permits · $2,494,066,961HVAC & Mechanical525 new permits · $552,068,595Plumbing544 new permits · $417,257,829Roofing1017 new permits · $745,021,501Signage54 new permits · $19,918,083Windows, Doors & Glazing216 new permits · $234,657,749
Most active contractors
Cox, Michael S36 permits · $29,905,000Pavlovcik, Samuel J33 permits · $12,997,324Hanna, John C33 permits · $26,835,098Otis Elevator - Lombard22 permits · $136,820,045Kacprzynski, Andy21 permits · $5,508,400Kone Elevator Company20 permits · $7,265,931T-Mobile19 permits · $700,000Stanton, Meggan A19 permits · $7,353,806Chicago Public Schools19 permits · $17,198,058Extended Home Living Svcs,INC.18 permits · $585,245Liptak, Helen M17 permits · $12,811,820Gibas, Pawel S17 permits · $1,940,000
Latest permits
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Dds 2019 cbc: new construction of a 52 unit senior residential building. the project includes (44) 1 bedroom units and (8) 2 bedroom units. 8332 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR |
$25,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-09 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration to existing 3rd-floor office space. work to include demolition and construction of non-load-bearing 600 W CHICAGO AVE |
$3,200,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbrc interior alterations to the 3 story, 34 dwelling unt type iiia masonry building, as per plans. r2 occupancy classification. 3625 W DICKENS AVE |
$1,700,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-09 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 1 restaurant with drive thru and masonry trash enclosure with 10 parking spaces (occupancy grou 2625 W PERSHING RD |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbrc - convert existing 3 d.u. to 6 d.u. (4 d.u.'s as of right, 5th unit is adu add on & 6th unit is ada ground floor add on), new 1922 N HUMBOLDT BLVD |
$880,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-09 | Installation of (2) two eg passenger elevators; car 9: 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 3 floors and car 10: 3000lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 3 floors, 1050 N STATE ST |
$262,325 | 70 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbc: interior renovation of existing 3 story + basement multi-family building and new detached garage with a.d.u. coach house above 5513 N GLENWOOD AVE |
$800,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to kitchen and bathrooms including new mechanical, electrical and plumbing to 4 existing dwelling units 7000 S ROCKWELL ST |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-09 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: alteration to existing police headquarters. scope of work involves the installation of a new plaza drain. project featur 3151 W HARRISON ST |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbrc interior & exterior alteration to existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit with basement. demo open front stair and rebuild front porc 7220 S SANGAMON ST |
$200,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-09 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: ***structural peer review*** remove existing indoor pool and infill the floor at the 30th floor residential amenity spa 420 W BELMONT AVE |
$169,920 | 55 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbrc. rehab of existing two-story masonry building containing two residential units. work includes one story frame addition of 87 s 1632 N FRANCISCO AVE |
$180,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-09 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 0.45 kw. array output: 0.1435 kw. inc 3348 S LEAVITT ST |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-09 | Scope: roof replacement. area: 6500 sq. ft. includes structural repairs to roof. roof covering: other. location: complete roof replacement.. 4550 N MALDEN ST |
$63,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 550 W ROSCOE ST |
$53,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: flr 15. 227 W MONROE ST |
$55,586 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north elevation. 1500 W ELMDALE AVE |
$56,100 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 3; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 167 N GREEN ST |
$80,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 6th floor. 110 N CARPENTER ST |
$75,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 120 circuits. receptacle outlets: 18 . lighting outlets 7700 S PHILLIPS AVE |
$110,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbrc interior remodel of existing two story va frame single family residence with basement. including 203 sq ft rear second floor a 550 N LOCKWOOD AVE |
$85,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: alll elevations. 1313 W RANDOLPH ST |
$136,500 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Scope: roof replacement. area: 80000 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: re-roof. il roofing contractor license: 104020321. 301 E 50TH ST |
$65,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Scope: replace/install beam, column with new concrete pads and deck foundation repair per structural engineer's drawing. locations: 0 reside 2459 N ALBANY AVE |
$111,130 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Self cert 2019 cbc new second floor addition to an existing single family residence. 7000 N OLEANDER AVE |
$150,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-09 | Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 25. specific location: 2020 N LINCOLN PARK WEST |
$38,900 | 40 |
| 2026-10-09 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: roof and elevations repairs at existing 1.5 story single family brick/frame residence w/basement. all work per plans / 3126 S KARLOV AVE |
$27,500 | 40 |
| 2026-10-09 | Scope: roof replacement. area: 1800 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: shingle roof replacement. il roofing contractor licen 8045 S EMERALD AVE |
$32,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-09 | Scope: roof replacement. area: 1600 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roof replacement due to spaced decking per code. il r 7207 S MAPLEWOOD AVE |
$30,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-09 | Spr 2019 cbc: work in apartment c4 - installation of new beams as per plans. 6441 N NORTHWEST HWY |
$49,685 | 35 |
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