Chicago building permits
Municipal permit coverage for Chicago, IL; only records with valid coordinates are plotted.
- Address-linked dataset rows
- 48,680
- Trailing 90-day filings
- 8,383
- Latest dated row displayed
- Jul 17, 2026
Conservative non-additive count across canonical sources.
Apr 21, 2026–Jul 19, 2026, inclusive.
Most recent activity, issue, or application date in the 30-row cohort below.
Equal-window filing comparison
The trailing 30-day window recorded 2,660 filings from Jun 20, 2026 through Jul 19, 2026. The immediately preceding 30-day window recorded 2,604 filings from May 21, 2026 through Jun 19, 2026.
Change: +2%
How to read these public statistics
- Scope: address-linked municipal permit rows available through PropertyLab's public canonical sources.
- Dates: activity date is used where available; archive records use issue date. Rolling windows are inclusive and measured in UTC.
- Deduplication: overlapping source tables are not summed; headline coverage uses the higher available source count.
- Map and list: the visible cohort is limited to the 30 most recent rows; only rows with valid coordinates are plotted.
City permitting reference
How permitting works in Chicago
Chicago building permits are issued by the Department of Buildings under the Chicago Construction Codes (modeled on the IBC). Self-Cert and Standard Plan Review tracks are available.
Read the Chicago permit process guidePermit applicants active in Chicago
Research municipality-reported applicant activity by filing volume, active period, permit mix, and community coverage. Public profiles exclude contact information, project addresses, coordinates, and raw records.
Browse Chicago permit applicantsRecent permits in Chicago
- 633 W North AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Other WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 5600 S Russell DrPERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/17/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 7/24/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 7/26/2026. SELF CERT - CBC2019 - GHANA FEST 2026 MOBILE STAGE ON JULY 25, 2026 AT WASHINGTON PARK. SETUP IS JULY 24 AND TAKEDOWN IS JULY 26, 2026. 1-32X24 MOBILE STAGE WITH WINGS. GHANA NATIONAL COUNCIL WITH PATINOS MUSIC LLC.Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 2260 W 47TH StPERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · DDS 2019 CBC. NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR A 137,410 SF WAREHOUSE STORAGE FACILITY, CONTAINING A STORAGE (S-1) CLASSIFICATION WITH A BUSINESS (B) CLASSIFICATION AS AN ACCESSORY OCCUPANCY. TYPE II-B CONSTRUCTION.Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 1035 W Huron StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Mechanical WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 210 N Homan AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Electrical WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 4510 N California AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Masonry WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 4139 N Western AvePERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT · REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101053610 CONTINUE INSPECTIONS NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 2027Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 4719 S Leamington AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Detached Frame GarageValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 5435 W Melrose StPERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION · SPR 2019 CBRC: CORRECTION OF BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS, INTERIORREMODELING, DECONVERSION FROM 2DU TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (SFR),LEGALIZATION OF EXISTING DORMERS, NEW REAR WOOD DECK WITH STAIRS, REARSTAIR RECONSTRUCTION IN EXISTING LOCATION, AND EXISTING GARAGE RESIDING AS PER PLANS**CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS & AUDIT **Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 2906 E 130TH StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Small-Scale Solar PV SystemValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 8328 S May StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Electrical WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 6102 S Kolmar AvePERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: BUILD A NEW 2 STORY + BASEMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND ROOFTOP DECK; NEW CONCRETE CURB AND DRIVEWAY, NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALKS. (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-5, TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION)Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 8000 S Francisco AvePERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT · REINSTATE PERMIT#101051384 INSPECTION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY JANUARY 2027Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 5146 W Berenice AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Fence or Trash EnclosureValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 1415 W 35TH StPERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION · SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING COMED TRAINING HEADQUARTERS TO INCLUDE RENOVATION OF EXISTING VESTIBULE & RENOVATION OF 1ST FLR MEETING AREA TO ALLOW NEW SECURITY OFFICES. ALTERATION TO EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM. (OCCUPANYC GROUP B; TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION)Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 638 W 47TH StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Administrative ChangeValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 1039 W 104TH PlPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Small-Scale Solar PV SystemValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 1816 N Nashville AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Administrative ChangeValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 740 E 79TH StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Masonry WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 8721 S Constance AvePERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT · REINSTATE PERMIT#101052907 INSPECTION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY MARCH, 2027Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 601 S La Salle StPERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION · DDS 2019 CBRC: NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR DEMOLITION WITHIN AN EXISTING SEVEN-STORY HEAVY TIMBER TYPE IV BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. NO CHANGE OF USE AND THE BUILDING WILL REMAIN FULLY SPRINKLERED. (OCCUPANCY R-2; CONTRUCTION TYPE IV) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: V3 COMPANIES OF ILValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 4822 N Long AvePERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · PERMIT EXPIRES ON 09/17/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 9/10/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 9/13/2026. SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: TENT REINSTATEMENT; ONE 70FT DIAMETER TENT FOR ASSEMBLY USE FOR 3 DAYS OF MIDNIGHT CIRCUS PERFORMANCES, (2) 20'X20' TENTS FOR CONCESSION & ARTIST DRESSING ROOM, (2) 10'X10' TENTS FOR TICKETING/ENTRANCE. LOCATION: JEFFERSON MEMORIAL PARKValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 911 W Diversey PkwyPERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION · WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGEValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 6206 S Bishop StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Electrical WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 9516 S Loomis StPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Small-Scale Solar PV SystemValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 6221 S Morgan StPERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION · SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: TWO FLAT TOTAL RENOVATION, REMOVAL OF UN-PERMITTED 3RD FL DORMER. NEW ROOF FRAMING AND ROOFING, REPAIRS TO REAR AND FRONT PORCH, NEW MEP'S THROUGHOUT PER PLANS AND DETAILS. (TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION).Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 1402 S Komensky AvePERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION · SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODELING AND ALTERATIONS, REMOVE AND REPLACE REAR OPEN WOOD STAIRS TO THE 2ND FLOOR, REMOVE AND REPLACE 2 STORY REAR WOOD ENCLOSED PORCH, NEW REAR 2 CAR CONCRETE PARKING PAD TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK 2 D.U. BUILDING WITH ATTIC AS PER PLANS.**CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS & AUDIT **Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 720 W Gordon TerPERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Administrative ChangeValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 2638 N Albany AvePERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT · REINSTATE PERMIT#101069512 INSPECTION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY NOVEMBER 2026Value hiddenJul 17, 2026
- 2206 S Indiana AvePERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM · Electrical WorkValue hiddenJul 17, 2026
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