New Electrical Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
1187 commercial building permits relevant to electrical contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $608,521,325 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
1187new permits
$608,521,325total reported value
$51,100,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbc: furnish and install (1) 60-ton air cooled chiller, (1) in-line chw pump, all associated piping necessary, (1) new breaker and 113 N GREEN ST |
$450,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self certification for an interior remodel of an existing office space into a new 5050 sf medical office scope includes architectural, mecha 3833 N CICERO AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for framed three-story, three dwelling unit residence with new 3-car parking pad. electrical, mecha 1419 S CHRISTIANA AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr - cbc 2019. interior alterations and second floor frame addition for the existing single-family residence with basement which includes a 7320 N ORIOLE AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen and breakfast area including associated electrical and plumbing. locations: 1 residentia 7643 W TALCOTT AVE |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self cert: remodeling of existing dwelling unit.no change to zoning use and structure- electrical only 899 S PLYMOUTH CT |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-08 | Line voltage electrical work. add 16 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 120 . lighting outlets: 0 225 W WACKER DR |
$101,089 | 50 |
| 2026-10-08 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 12.6 kw. includes 13.5 8524 S KOSTNER AVE |
$33,940 | 40 |
| 2026-10-08 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.95 kw. includ 9009 S ESSEX AVE |
$31,505 | 40 |
| 2026-10-08 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.25 kw. includes 13.5 5119 S MASSASOIT AVE |
$26,375 | 40 |
| 2026-10-08 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 2714 W FARGO AVE |
$32,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-08 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: main floor throughout the burlington retail tenant. 4059 N CICERO AVE |
$35,534 | 35 |
| 2026-10-07 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 0.69615 kw. in 4129 S INDIANA AVE |
$1,911,740 | 95 |
| 2026-10-07 | Line voltage electrical work. install permanent-required by code 60 kw other generator. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 0. specifi 411 S WELLS ST |
$254,300 | 70 |
| 2026-10-07 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other air handling equipment(vts / avs100-r-mfhcvh / building loading dock) . electrical work und 525 W MONROE ST |
$254,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-07 | Line voltage electrical work. outdoor lighting for 10000 square feet. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: electr 4531 W WASHINGTON BLVD |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 13 kw. array output: 13.485 kw. includes 11530 S ARTESIAN AVE |
$64,627 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Complete gut rehab to unit #gn (garden north) in 4-story 8-unit type iiia construction building. scope:remove & replace existing drywall @ w 7026 S MERRILL AVE |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Spr 2019 cbrc.kitchen and bath remodel for the second floor unit in an existing tw0 flat building. additional works include lighting and con 3826 N HOYNE AVE |
$80,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Self-cert: alteration level 3 - interior alterations to existing 2-dwelling residence and repair 2-story enclosed frame porch at rear plans. 4217 S WELLS ST |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: emergency room. 836 W WELLINGTON AVE |
$130,436 | 50 |
| 2026-10-07 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.5 kw. includes 13.5 k 3788 W MYRICK ST |
$30,650 | 40 |
| 2026-10-07 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 10.8 kw. includes 13.5 k 9800 S HARVARD AVE |
$25,520 | 40 |
| 2026-10-07 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install telephone. specific location: 14th floor. 333 N GREEN ST |
$25,797 | 35 |
| 2026-10-06 | Scself cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing suite 4620. work to include demo, new partitions and doors, mechanical, electrical a 71 S WACKER DR |
$600,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-06 | Spr 2019 cbrc: solar permit. installation of a new 34 kw photovoltaic system with 40.96 kwh ess system on the roof of an existing 2-story mi 5230 N LINCOLN AVE |
$130,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-06 | Expanding drive apron access to w 43rd. adding oil separator to existing trench drain and replacing eye wash station.adding water heater and 4301 S PACKERS AVE |
$190,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-06 | New tenant, restaurant, moving into an existing shell. work will include plumbing, electrical, mep, hvac, arch and hood 5201 W MADISON ST |
$200,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-06 | Self cert 2019 cbrc with structural peer review: exterior alterations to existing 6th floor terrace for a new trellis architectural & struct 15 E OAK ST |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-06 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 12.6 kw. include 11149 S EGGLESTON AVE |
$28,940 | 40 |
| 2026-10-06 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, model#48hje006g-e541-b, rooftop) . electrical work under this perm 7418 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE |
$40,000 | 40 |
| 2026-10-06 | Spr 2019 cbrc: replace existing electrical service with renovation existing electrical room. 1154 W LUNT AVE |
$35,000 | 40 |
| 2026-10-06 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 16.59 kw. incl 9809 S MICHIGAN AVE |
$36,521 | 40 |
| 2026-10-06 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing bathroom, for new reconfiguration associated plumbing and electrical affected. location 2616 N MASON AVE |
$48,665 | 40 |
| 2026-10-06 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 4 600 N CHRISTIANA AVE |
$32,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-05 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc - tenant buildout of 17,810 sqft for business office on the 8th floor, including alterations to electrical circuits, mec 400 N MICHIGAN AVE |
$1,900,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-05 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration to existing tenant space of 800sf at first floor keeping the occupancy same as group-b (business) for non st 5831 W MADISON ST |
$292,383 | 75 |
| 2026-10-05 | Self cert - 2019 cbc: renovation of existing (2-story) masonry 2-flat residence with new framedaddition to the rear. duplex existing dwellin 5449 N WAYNE AVE |
$600,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-05 | Spr 2019 cbc: interior renovation of existing 2-1/2-story with basement brick & frame building. (deconvert 4du into 2du to return to origina 2015 N KILDARE AVE |
$67,912 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Spr2019cbc: interior alteration for new use (grocery store)with (cmu) trash enclosure in existing one story brick building all work includes 3356 W 63RD ST |
$80,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 6.3 kw. array output: 6.3 kw. include 4310 N CENTRAL PARK AVE |
$62,786 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Self cert: auntea jenny bubble tea interior build-out from an existing cupcake store with associated architectural, electrical and plumbing 1150 S WABASH AVE |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing unit to include new drywall on walls and ceiling, upadte all plumbing fixtures and pipi 10601 S HALE AVE |
$70,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Self-certification 2019 cbc renovation of existing vacant tenant space including new hvac, plumbing and electrical service and lighting. occ 11854 S WESTERN AVE |
$65,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48feen085a5-8wzco, roof) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48feen24 1365 N DEARBORN ST |
$145,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-05 | Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 12 . lighting outlets: 12. specific location 600 E GRAND AVE |
$144,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-05 | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 5.74 kw. locat 5832 N KILBOURN AVE |
$28,878 | 40 |
| 2026-10-05 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 13.53 kw. loca 5832 N KILBOURN AVE |
$28,878 | 40 |
| 2026-10-05 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 10.35 kw. incl 9912 S LEAVITT ST |
$32,992 | 40 |
| 2026-10-05 | Spr 2019 cbc: interior alteration & change of occupancy; tenant buildout for daycare, including alterations to toilet rooms; install new hva 5541 S HALSTED ST |
$46,000 | 40 |
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