New Electrical Permits in Chicago, IL — August 2026
521 commercial building permits relevant to electrical contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $307,366,442 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
521new permits
$307,366,442total reported value
$51,100,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Dds 2019 cbc existing 2 story w/(1) story below grade, 16 unit town home building. interior renovation of existing town home 1311 w 76th st 1311 W 76TH ST |
$1,044,821 | 95 |
| 2026-07-29 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to office suite 11 south. work to include demo, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbin 350 N ORLEANS ST |
$4,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-07-29 | Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 20. specific location 2656 N ELSTON AVE |
$1,741,800 | 90 |
| 2026-07-29 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in an existing office building on the 9th floor to divide office suite 925 into two office suites, 191 N WACKER DR |
$307,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2019 cbrc self-cert interior alterations of former business at first floor and basement within 3-story masonry building with dwelling unit a 918 W ARMITAGE AVE |
$250,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-29 | Constructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing single-family residence consisting of (2) bedrooms, (1) bathroom and sitting ro 3447 W 60TH ST |
$105,700 | 55 |
| 2026-07-29 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior demo only to suite 950. work to include demolition of non-structuralpartitions, doors/frames, ceiling & lighti 333 W WACKER DR |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-29 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: work is for interior demolition of nonstructural interior partitions and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems a 1432 W RASCHER AVE |
$60,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-29 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior demolition for suite 425 on the 4th floor in the merchandise mart located at 222 merchandise mart plz, a 25 sto 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ |
$140,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-29 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations at existing 1 story commercial brick building. convert existing auto shop into new hand car 4005 W IOWA ST |
$60,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2019 cbrc: renovation to an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building w/ basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finis 7431 S KIMBARK AVE |
$120,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-29 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1 4600 N HAMLIN AVE |
$59,000 | 50 |
| 2026-07-29 | Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of existing two bathrooms and kitchen, patch and repair drywall, replace cabinets, millwork, floors ti 2440 N LAKEVIEW AVE |
$42,500 | 40 |
| 2026-07-29 | Scope: nonstructural interior floor alteration including electrical and plumbing in unit 10de. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-resid 100 E WALTON ST |
$45,000 | 40 |
| 2026-07-29 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1 3741 W SUNNYSIDE AVE |
$49,000 | 35 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 cbrc: cps bernhard moos es - playground replacement, new turf field, new sport fields, new ornamental fence and pedestrian gates, a 1711 N CALIFORNIA AVE |
$2,500,000 | 95 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 cbrc:revision to permit 101067721 to remove previously approved permitted scope of work that included architecture and interior plu 226 E 43RD ST |
$270,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-28 | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 36 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) 5121 N EAST RIVER RD |
$262,800 | 75 |
| 2026-07-28 | Self-cert: alteration level 3 - interior alterations to existing basement and foundation. remove existing foundation and pour new with same 4208 W ARMITAGE AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Repair of fire damage to 3 du in existing 3 story brick building w/ interior remodeling. new electrical, new plumbing per plans. certified p 4844 W ADAMS ST |
$210,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Sc 2019 cbrc: renovation to an existing 3 story 3 dwelling unit masonry building with basement interior alteration and installation of new i 7210 S LOWE AVE |
$225,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 cbc: interior and exterior renovation including replacing all damaged drywall on wall and ceilings. remove and replace plumbing fix 4228 W MONROE ST |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(york zj102n15t2kab5a n1f4843095) . electrical work under this permit = no . 7118 S STONY ISLAND AVE |
$53,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 5105 N EAST RIVER RD |
$87,600 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 cbrc: constructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing signle family residence consisting of (2) bedrooms, 1 bathroom a 8615 S KENNETH AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alteration to include renovation of single family home. renovation to include new stair configuration, additional be 5801 W WARWICK AVE |
$125,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 crbc convert south half of basement into a dwelling unit for a total of two units. architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbi 3811 S PARNELL AVE |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Sc 2019 cbrc: interior renovations for an existing 3 story, 8 unit mixed-use building. no change to demising walls or common areas. new mech 2447 E 79TH ST |
$200,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-28 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 14th floor-amwins. 10 S LA SALLE ST |
$59,300 | 50 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 13 kw. array output: 19.8 kw. includes 15 kwh 8215 S CARPENTER ST |
$47,620 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.25 kw. includes 15 kw 8222 S CALUMET AVE |
$26,375 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Remodeling of existing restaurant space on first floor. remove existing bar, revised seating area, new smaller bar, plumbing, electrical, pa 5403 N CLARK ST |
$40,000 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: elevator. 3440 S DEARBORN ST |
$38,750 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 13.95 kw. includes 13. 11005 S ALBANY AVE |
$31,505 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 12.15 kw. includes 15 kw 9713 S PRAIRIE AVE |
$33,085 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | 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 1466 W 103RD ST |
$31,375 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | 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 6211 N LOWELL AVE |
$30,650 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 14.85 kw. includes 13.5 4541 S FAIRFIELD AVE |
$33,215 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 13.5 kw. locat 6219 N ST LOUIS AVE |
$30,000 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 17.1 kw. includes 13.5 5713 S NEENAH AVE |
$27,100 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 13.5 kw. includes 13.5 1645 W 106TH ST |
$30,650 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 13.95 kw. loca 9241 S HALSTED ST |
$36,000 | 40 |
| 2026-07-28 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.05 kw. includes 13.5 7611 S BISHOP ST |
$34,795 | 40 |
| 2026-07-27 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: wet lab east side phase 3 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous 5207 S HARPER AVE |
$3,500,000 | 95 |
| 2026-07-27 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: corridor and conference center - phase 1 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for 5207 S HARPER AVE |
$3,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-07-27 | Sc 2019 cbc: new construction of 1,710 sf dunkin drive thru with occupancy type a2- assembly with under 50 occupants. work includes site, ar 3843 N CICERO AVE |
$1,600,000 | 95 |
| 2026-07-27 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: quantum lab west side phase 2 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazar 5207 S HARPER AVE |
$3,500,000 | 95 |
| 2026-07-27 | Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing other. specific location: terminal 3 l concourse. 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT |
$1,094,100 | 90 |
| 2026-07-27 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of an existing 2 story masonry detached single family building, including electrical, hvac, and pl 5015 S GREENWOOD AVE |
$475,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-27 | Selfcert 2019 cbrc - interior alterations to existing 6,314 sf office space on the 6th floor - suite n650. scope includes alterations to mec 410 N MICHIGAN AVE |
$210,000 | 55 |
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