New Electrical Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
1168 commercial building permits relevant to electrical contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $603,315,566 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
1168new permits
$603,315,566total reported value
$51,100,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 2026-10-02 | 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 2507 N NEW ENGLAND AVE |
$29,795 | 40 |
| 2026-10-02 | Line voltage electrical work. add 4 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 15 . lighting outlets: 6. 2330 N LINCOLN PARK WEST |
$28,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-01 | Renovation of existing apartments including , electrical, & plumbing fixtures. includes new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new windows, & fl 6225 S DREXEL AVE |
$1,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior work only. demo and replace kitchen equipment in existing kitchen room for the same purpose with new finishes and as 4432 N TROY ST |
$440,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-01 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to replace finishes in work area, install ada accessible facilities at the ground level and upgrad 5219 S WENTWORTH AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019-cbrc: interior renovation of an existing 2-story two-family residence to include a basement conversion creating one (1) new dwellin 7042 S MORGAN ST |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Fire damage repairs. new 2nd floor frame dormer addition. interior alterations & remodeling at existing 2 story masonry and frame two units 4736 S SPRINGFIELD AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replacement interior finishes, renovate kitchen, add half bath next to existing bathroom, mechan 1534 E 59TH ST |
$95,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing laudnry room for addition of electrical and plumbing and drainage for new commercial wa 3325 N CALIFORNIA AVE |
$200,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for new masonry private garage and new 200 amp electrical service for existing 1 story brick single famil 6037 S NAGLE AVE |
$85,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing office to include new partitions, ceilings, finishes and associated mechanical and elec 433 W VAN BUREN ST |
$180,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 5400 S WOODLAWN AVE |
$70,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-01 | Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 2000 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 50 W WASHINGTON ST |
$80,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-01 | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). incidental electrical work under this permi 3536 N RETA AVE |
$45,000 | 40 |
| 2026-10-01 | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 10.66 kw. incl 4016 W 83RD ST |
$44,770 | 40 |
| 2026-10-01 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 6.97 kw. inclu 9547 S PROSPECT AVE |
$37,461 | 40 |
| 2026-10-01 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 12.6 kw. includes 13.5 k 6344 S MOZART ST |
$28,940 | 40 |
| 2026-10-01 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(luxaire 7.5t and 5t, model & serial #'s undeterminable) . electrical work u 2320 W CHICAGO AVE |
$45,000 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 packaged terminal dx system(carrier 48geemo8a2m5-8w3c0 roof) . electrical work under this permit 1651 E 95TH ST |
$18,230,600 | 95 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing seven story building. alterations include: new kitchen 630 N RUSH ST |
$750,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc; interior renovation of a single-unit residential building. lower basement floor and stabalise foundation. repair rear e 4104 N CLAREMONT AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to cath lab b to replace existing ge equipment in existing hospital. work includes alterations to 2233 W DIVISION ST |
$293,729 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Renovate interior of existing single-family dwelling and add a second floor to make a new 2-story single-family dwelling. provide mechanical 6000 N NEVA AVE |
$250,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(engineered air, fwx404/djs140/o/mv/r rooftop) . electrical work under this 1300 N STATE PKWY |
$332,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to suite 3580 for heritage life. work includes new partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical, a 227 W MONROE ST |
$720,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk102a3s0h000, rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk120a3s0h0 2346 E 79TH ST |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | Interior alteration to an existing ground-floor commercial tenant space within an existing fully sprinklered building. the current occupancy 6107 S ARCHER AVE |
$140,000 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2019 sc crbc: repair fire damage for the existing 1.5 story brick & frame type va single family residence which includes electrical & plumbi 5413 S MOZART ST |
$120,000 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to furniture showroom suite 319. work to include demo, new partitions and associated electrical wo 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ |
$61,588 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 single package dx unit(fraser-johnston dacw-r240a rooftop) . electrical work under this permit = 62 W 111TH PL |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | Spr 2019 cbrc - complete interior remodel and second floor addition to existing ingle family residence including new mechanical, electrical, 36 W 113TH ST |
$88,000 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | Nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen including associated electrical and plumbing. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residenti 3500 N LAKE SHORE DR |
$100,600 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 5329 N GLENWOOD AVE |
$68,000 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace finishes, electrical and plumbing in service area, sales area and prep area. locations: 1117 W GRANVILLE AVE |
$45,000 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 6.75 kw. inclu 7017 S STEWART AVE |
$34,309 | 40 |
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