Illinois market
Building permits in Chicago, IL
Building permits issued by the City of Chicago from 2006 to present, excluding permits later voided or revoked.
Trade category breakdown
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, MAX. LENGTH 0. LOCATION: STREET SIDE WALL.
- Area
- Community Area 59
- Reported value
- $11,000
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 5 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: BASEMENT.
- Area
- Community Area 56
- Reported value
- $2,500
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS WITH 5 CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 5 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: BASEMENT.
- Area
- Community Area 56
- Reported value
- $7,500
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEMENT WINDOWS: 17; REPLACEMENT SKYLIGHTS: 0; REPLACEMENT DOORS: 3. AFFECTS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0…
- Area
- Community Area 61
- Reported value
- $15,000
Direct · Windows, doors, siding, and insulation View record
Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1601 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATION: MAIN HOUSE ROOF AND DETACHED GARAGE ROOF. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 104.01988.
- Area
- Community Area 25
- Reported value
- $13,572
Direct · Roofing and exterior View record
Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 550 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, MAX. LENGTH 0. LOCATION: BACK FACADE.
- Area
- Community Area 6
- Reported value
- $69,338
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDING OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS: 22'-0' ' X18'-0' '. HIP ROOF HEIGHT TO PEAK: 12'-6' '.
- Area
- Community Area 11
- Reported value
- $28,860
Direct · Roofing and exterior View record
Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1609 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATION: AT TOP OF THE ROOF. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 104.02017.
- Area
- Community Area 30
- Reported value
- $14,186
Direct · Roofing and exterior View record
Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 1 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: UNIT# 2008: CLOSET.
- Area
- Community Area 8
- Reported value
- $2,280
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1421 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATION: ON TOP OF THE ROOF. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 104.02017.
- Area
- Community Area 45
- Reported value
- $11,740
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 6TH FLR.
- Area
- Community Area 32
- Reported value
- $6,749
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 5 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: BASEMENT.
- Area
- Community Area 69
- Reported value
- $2,500
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS WITH 5 CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 5 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: BASEMENT, EXTERIOR…
- Area
- Community Area 69
- Reported value
- $7,500
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, MAX. LENGTH 0. LOCATION: MASONRY REPAIRS ON ALL ELEVATIONS.
- Area
- Community Area 5
- Reported value
- $56,780
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS WITH 8 CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 6 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 4. SPECIFIC LOCATION: UNIT 2619.
- Area
- Community Area 6
- Reported value
- $5,000
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 2 FLOOR BATHROOM.
- Area
- Community Area 65
- Reported value
- $30,000
Direct · Plumbing and water systems View record
Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS WITH 1 CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 1 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: METER ENCLOSURE, M…
- Area
- Community Area 49
- Reported value
- $1,500
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 00033.
- Area
- Community Area 28
- Reported value
- $2,200
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 5 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 3. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 1ST FL.
- Area
- Community Area 7
- Reported value
- $5,000
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 1 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. 20 KWH LITHIUM ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM. SPECIFIC LOCATIO…
- Area
- Community Area 2
- Reported value
- $5,673
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1040 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATION: ROOF HOME. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 104020004.
- Area
- Community Area 49
- Reported value
- $32,653
Direct · Roofing and exterior View record
Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 8TH FLOOR.
- Area
- Community Area 32
- Reported value
- $45,414
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 29TH FLOOR.
- Area
- Community Area 28
- Reported value
- $19,000
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Chicago, IL · Sep 3, 2026
ACTIVE PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF TOP. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 104000268.
- Area
- Community Area 16
- Reported value
- $52,645
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Chicago Department of Buildings
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