New Commercial Building Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
3679 recent permits worth $2,884,773,861 in reported value, updated nightly. Browse by trade:
Concrete & Masonry907 new permits · $741,285,296Demolition229 new permits · $312,124,236Electrical1168 new permits · $603,315,566Elevator191 new permits · $331,981,348Fencing190 new permits · $174,232,128Fire Protection78 new permits · $143,326,467Renovation & New Construction2007 new permits · $2,391,127,406HVAC & Mechanical529 new permits · $537,775,606Plumbing546 new permits · $403,900,243Roofing1011 new permits · $746,349,998Signage54 new permits · $19,906,183Windows, Doors & Glazing217 new permits · $240,023,762
Most active contractors
Cox, Michael S37 permits · $29,975,000Hanna, John C35 permits · $29,220,417Pavlovcik, Samuel J33 permits · $13,649,324Kacprzynski, Andy22 permits · $6,008,400Otis Elevator - Lombard22 permits · $136,820,045Chicago Public Schools21 permits · $18,807,658Stanton, Meggan A20 permits · $5,857,271Kone Elevator Company20 permits · $26,735,612Liptak, Helen M19 permits · $14,245,070Extended Home Living Svcs,INC.18 permits · $585,245Gibas, Pawel S17 permits · $1,940,000Becker, Scott R16 permits · $15,181,270
Latest permits
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Sc 2019 cbrc. erect a 4 story, 3 dwelling unit fully sprinklered masonry building with ground floor office space, detached two car garage w/ 1846 N DAMEN AVE |
$1,300,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-02 | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 562; replacement skylights: 0; replacement door 300 W 23RD ST |
$1,549,000 | 90 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self certified 2019 cbc. erect 2 story with basement frame 2 du building, front wood stairs, rear open wood porch, 2 car detached frame gara 3035 N SPAULDING AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: ***structural peer review*** proposed new overhead feeders and connections for (3) existing fire pumps to replace the e 541 N FAIRBANKS CT |
$293,753 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Sc 2019 cbc. erect a 3 story wd frame single family residence with a sprinkler system, roof deck and a basement with an at grade breezeway c 3832 N LAKEWOOD AVE |
$745,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing ground floor lobby in an existing office building. work to include demo, new partitions, mec 307 N MICHIGAN AVE |
$414,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 20th floor office space - suite 2020. work to include new non load bearing partitions, 150 N WACKER DR |
$770,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Sc 2019 cbrc interior renovations and exterior alterations to the 3 story six dwelling unit masonry building which includes repairs to the 3 6217 S DORCHESTER AVE |
$450,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: (electrical work only) installation of 28 new electric vehicle charging stations in the existing high-rise residential buildi 209 E LAKE SHORE DR |
$540,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbc: full permit for a 2-story with basement single family frame building with 2 car frame garage (occupancy group r5; type v 2459 W BERTEAU AVE |
$950,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-02 | Line voltage electrical work. install permanent-not required by code 150 kw other generator. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 0. sp 3101 W TOUHY AVE |
$260,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: modify and upgrade the existing 8th floor bcs laboratory to support operational and layout improvements. work includes 225 E CHICAGO AVE |
$333,415 | 70 |
| 2026-10-02 | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 85; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors 1641 S ALLPORT ST |
$380,863 | 70 |
| 2026-10-02 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing unit to include new drywall on walls and ceiling, upadte all plumbing fixtures with ass 10601 S HALE AVE |
$70,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations at an existing 1.5-story + basement multi-unit (2du) brick residence. new 6ft.height metal and wood fenc 5401 S HONORE ST |
$100,264 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc interior alteration and change of occupancy of 2nd floor business unit to residential apartment unit. work includes interior d 11 W ILLINOIS ST |
$90,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 2 boiler - hot wat 4856 W CHICAGO AVE |
$171,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc - existing multi family residential building. use and occupancy to remain. front and rear porch demo required. exterior wall r 2143 S MILLARD AVE |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbc. fire and water damage repairs to existing two story masonry and frame 2du building with no basement (occupancy r-5, constructi 6343 S OAKLEY AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 56th floor office space suite 5600. work to include new non load bearing partitions, p 70 W MADISON ST |
$158,800 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Install solar panels on roof of principal 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 |
| 2026-10-02 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 6 2154 N LEAMINGTON AVE |
$61,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbcb interior alterations and repairs due to fire to an existing 2 dwelling unit residential building. 1136 N SPRINGFIELD AVE |
$90,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant build out of 6,800 sf of office space, including employee kitchen and utility spaces (occupancy group b; type iv 600 W FULTON ST |
$50,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbc: gut rehab permit for existing bi-level residence with basement(1st floor) (occupancy group r-5, type v-b construction)in 10614 S LAFAYETTE AVE |
$70,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Line voltage electrical work. alter existing system iii emergency lighting. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 1750 N CLARK ST |
$72,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: excavate the existing basement and extend the existing interior staircase to duplex the existing basement as per plan. interi 7159 S WINCHESTER AVE |
$120,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 28, max. length 6. location: north and east. 4708 N WOLCOTT AVE |
$65,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(bosch, biva-48mcb-m19x, basement) 1 other cooling equipment(bosch, bova-60mtb-mi9 1247 S ST LOUIS AVE |
$30,200 | 40 |
| 2026-10-02 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.825 kw. inclu 7700 S PAXTON AVE |
$31,268 | 40 |
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