Building permits in Chicago, IL
Mapenzo tracks 25,278 building permits and applications in Chicago, IL, with 2,959 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is electrical. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | W Cermak Rd | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | HVAC | N Elston Ave | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | W Chicago Ave | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | S State St | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Additions | N Mohawk St | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | N Sheffield Ave | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | HVAC | W Devon Ave | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Signs | W Kinzie St | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | W Altgeld St | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | N Hoyne Ave | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Electrical | 7,976 | |
| Interior work | 5,769 | |
| Other | 5,118 | |
| Roofing | 4,144 | |
| Plumbing | 2,594 | |
| Garages | 2,160 | |
| Signs | 1,634 | |
| HVAC | 1,453 | |
| Solar | 1,406 | |
| Fences | 1,171 | |
| Demolition | 1,005 | |
| Windows and doors | 909 | |
| Additions | 820 | |
| Facades | 642 | |
| Pools | 39 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Chicago, IL?
Mapenzo has 25,278 records in Chicago, IL: 25,278 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 2,959 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Chicago, IL?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Chicago, IL in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.