# Building permits in Chicago, IL

Newest permits from the City of Chicago. Checked 2026-09-30 23:59 UTC.

| Date | Address | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4438 N Austin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4438-n-austin-ave/) | Fence or Trash Enclosure | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 6'-0' ' (length). Location: yard and driveway. | $10,000 | [B200513805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513805/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1849 N Hudson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-n-hudson-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4 . Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: bathroom. | $1,200 | [B200513786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513786/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3450 N Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3450-n-lake-shore-dr/) | Scaffolding | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 100 FT., max. Height: 380 FT. Location: north, south and east elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | – | [B200513772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513772/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3225 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-n-kenneth-ave/) | Administrative Change | For permit 101041384: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | – | [B200513759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513759/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10324 S Longwood Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10324-s-longwood-dr/) | Administrative Change | For permit 101065230: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | – | [B200513745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513745/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5638 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-n-bernard-st/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 2nd floor. | $4,000 | [B200513734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513734/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [401 N Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-n-michigan-ave/) | Monthly Maintenance Permit | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 9/29/2026. End date: 9/29/2027. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and  | – | [B200513733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513733/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [9236 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9236-s-green-st/) | Nonstructural Interior Work | ADA Bathroom modifications. Install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,049 | [B200513731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513731/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [932 N Rush St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/932-n-rush-st/) | Electrical Work | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: retail store. | $137,799 | [B200513727](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513727/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [9955 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9955-s-lafayette-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200513719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513719/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11601 W Touhy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11601-w-touhy-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2 . Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: o'hare gates c18a & e10. | $25,000 | [B200513716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513716/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2623 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2623-n-marshfield-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,933 | [B200513682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513682/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2437 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2437-s-francisco-ave/) | Administrative Change | Change of owner for permit 101081965. New owner listed on this permit. | – | [B200513673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513673/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3043 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3043-n-racine-ave/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: reroof 20sq with all necessary accessories.. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020671. | $8,000 | [B200513672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513672/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11822 S Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11822-s-artesian-ave/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2155 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof, top of home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015517. | $16,904 | [B200513671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513671/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1718 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1718-n-ashland-ave/) | Plumbing Work | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, kitchen. | $9,877 | [B200513661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513661/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [9318 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9318-s-bishop-st/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 20 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: exterior roof of main house & detached garage.. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019008. | $15,405 | [B200513652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513652/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4948 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4948-n-kostner-ave/) | Plumbing Work | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $7,796 | [B200513650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513650/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4123 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4123-n-cicero-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior rear. | $3,200 | [B200513648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513648/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10000 W Ohare St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10000-w-ohare-st/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2 . Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: terminal 3. | $25,000 | [B200513641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513641/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10038 S Luella Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10038-s-luella-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200513638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513638/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10038 S Luella Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10038-s-luella-ave/) | Small Scale Solar PV System | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,115 | [B200513637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513637/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11208 S Troy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11208-s-troy-st/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: southside of home. | $1,000 | [B200513627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513627/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1215 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-w-diversey-pkwy/) | Masonry Work | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front elevation. | $6,500 | [B200513621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513621/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6453 S Claremont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6453-s-claremont-ave/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1008 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof home only r047-255635. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $39,301 | [B200513590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513590/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3804 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3804-w-79th-pl/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 889 SQ. FT. Roof covering: metal roof shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $32,311 | [B200513585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513585/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [12826 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12826-s-peoria-st/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2492 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $21,804 | [B200513574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513574/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [150 N Riverside Plz](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-n-riverside-plz/) | Electrical Work | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: apollo care -34th floor. | $14,500 | [B200513556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513556/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6233 N Niagara Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6233-n-niagara-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 24 . Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: unit 4f. | $12,500 | [B200513553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513553/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1840 W Hubbard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1840-w-hubbard-st/) | Exterior Windows or Doors Replacement | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 58; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: south elevation windows - 58 total. | $56,614 | [B200513551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513551/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1047 W 97th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1047-w-97th-pl/) | Reroofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1288 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020489. | $11,897 | [B200513548](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513548/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [410 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-w-127th-st/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: span main panel. | $1,500 | [B200513537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513537/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [520 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-n-halsted-st/) | Masonry Work | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 75 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 3. Location: north, east and west. | $23,700 | [B200513535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513535/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [410 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-w-127th-st/) | Small Scale Solar PV System | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200513534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513534/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1023 W Vernon Park Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1023-w-vernon-park-pl/) | Masonry Work | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $11,500 | [B200513522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513522/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2829 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-n-sheffield-ave/) | Masonry Work | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 180 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 4th floor west elevation above leaking windows. | $16,400 | [B200513521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513521/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [950 N Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-n-michigan-ave/) | Plumbing Work | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3802. | $8,000 | [B200513516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513516/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5415 N Sheridan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5415-n-sheridan-rd/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Add 4 circuits to existing 125 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10 . Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: unit #408: closet, bd-rm 1, living rm, kitchen. | $6,280 | [B200513513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513513/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2753 W Gregory St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2753-w-gregory-st/) | Masonry Work | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 8. Location: front facade. | $10,000 | [B200513498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513498/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4637-s-calumet-ave/) | Electrical Work | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: staircase, and 3rd south apartment hallways. | $2,000 | [B200513474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513474/) |

## By community area, last 90 days

- [Near North Side (8)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/8/): 647 permits
- [Loop (32)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/32/): 571 permits
- [Near West Side (28)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/28/): 408 permits
- [Lake View (6)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/6/): 353 permits
- [Lincoln Park (7)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/7/): 336 permits
- [West Town (24)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/24/): 323 permits
- [Logan Square (22)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/22/): 240 permits
- [Austin (25)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/25/): 233 permits
- [Auburn Gresham (71)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/71/): 186 permits
- [Portage Park (15)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/15/): 166 permits
- [North Center (5)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/5/): 157 permits
- [Humboldt Park (23)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/23/): 149 permits
- [Ashburn (70)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/70/): 144 permits
- [Uptown (3)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/3/): 133 permits
- [Garfield Ridge (56)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/56/): 132 permits
- [Edgewater (77)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/77/): 131 permits
- [West Pullman (53)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/53/): 129 permits
- [New City (61)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/61/): 125 permits
- [Washington Heights (73)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/73/): 124 permits
- [Irving Park (16)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/16/): 123 permits
- [Norwood Park (10)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/10/): 121 permits
- [South Lawndale (30)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/30/): 121 permits
- [Lincoln Square (4)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/4/): 120 permits
- [Morgan Park (75)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/75/): 120 permits
- [Roseland (49)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/49/): 118 permits
- [South Shore (43)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/43/): 116 permits
- [West Ridge (2)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/2/): 114 permits
- [Belmont Cragin (19)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/19/): 110 permits
- [Albany Park (14)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/14/): 109 permits
- [West Englewood (67)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/67/): 109 permits
- [O'Hare (76)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/76/): 107 permits
- [Chicago Lawn (66)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/66/): 105 permits
- [North Lawndale (29)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/29/): 104 permits
- [Near South Side (33)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/33/): 103 permits
- [Avondale (21)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/21/): 100 permits
- [Dunning (17)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/17/): 97 permits
- [Englewood (68)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/68/): 96 permits
- [Chatham (44)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/44/): 95 permits
- [Lower West Side (31)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/31/): 94 permits
- [Grand Boulevard (38)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/38/): 91 permits
- [Rogers Park (1)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/1/): 85 permits
- [South Chicago (46)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/46/): 83 permits
- [Beverly (72)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/72/): 78 permits
- [Greater Grand Crossing (69)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/69/): 76 permits
- [Woodlawn (42)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/42/): 74 permits
- [Jefferson Park (11)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/11/): 74 permits
- [East Garfield Park (27)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/27/): 74 permits
- [Hyde Park (41)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/41/): 73 permits
- [Forest Glen (12)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/12/): 71 permits
- [Bridgeport (60)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/60/): 69 permits
- [West Garfield Park (26)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/26/): 67 permits
- [Gage Park (63)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/63/): 63 permits
- [Calumet Heights (48)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/48/): 62 permits
- [Avalon Park (45)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/45/): 61 permits
- [Brighton Park (58)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/58/): 60 permits
- [West Lawn (65)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/65/): 58 permits
- [Mount Greenwood (74)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/74/): 57 permits
- [McKinley Park (59)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/59/): 54 permits
- [Washington Park (40)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/40/): 47 permits
- [East Side (52)](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/area/52/): 43 permits

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Source: City of Chicago open data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-09-30 23:59 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/