Chicago construction, by the numbers
- 31,680
- building permits issued in the last 12 months
- 500+
- general contractors named on those permits
- 1,012
- of them were $1M+ projects
- 2,878
- new permits in just the last 30 days
Source: City of Chicago building permit records, updated Oct 24, 2026. We filter these down to the jobs that fit your trade.
This week's sample
Eight real permits issued Oct 18 to Oct 23, 2026, out of 617 pulled from the city that week. Jobs between $40,000 and $250,000. Subscribers get exact addresses, permit numbers, full contractor names and every job that fits their trade.
| Address (block) | Neighborhood | Job type | Issue week | Total project value | General contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 block of W Wacker Dr | Loop | Renovation / alteration | Week of Oct 18 | $250,000 | Urban… |
| 2800 block of N Kedzie Ave | Avondale | Renovation / alteration | Week of Oct 18 | $250,000 | Chicago… |
| 1800 block of E 71st St | South Shore | Reroofing | Week of Oct 18 | $157,000 | Dmg… |
| 4900 block of N Sheridan Rd | Uptown | New construction | Week of Oct 18 | $100,000 | Mpi… |
| 1900 block of W Maypole Ave | Near West Side | Interior remodel | Week of Oct 18 | $70,000 | Giertsen… |
| 4900 block of W North Ave | Austin | Reroofing | Week of Oct 18 | $57,200 | Watertight… |
| 3000 block of E 83rd St | South Chicago | Demolition | Week of Oct 18 | $46,500 | Alliance… |
| 8900 block of S Emerald Ave | Auburn Gresham | Detached garage | Week of Oct 18 | $42,524 | Feldco… |
Total project value is what the applicant reported on the permit for the whole construction project, not what any one trade is paid. Source: City of Chicago building permit records. 90 jobs in this price range made this week's list; this is a sample of 8.
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We pull yesterday's new permits from the city and keep the ones that fit your trade. Monday's list covers Friday through Sunday.
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Questions
Where does the data come from?
From the City of Chicago's public building permit records. We pull the permits issued in the last seven days, drop the ones that rarely need your services (signs, elevators, fire alarms and paperwork changes), and list the rest. Nothing is entered by hand.
Which trades are covered?
Dumpster rental, construction cleanup, painting, drywall, concrete, flooring and site services. Tell us your trade and the list is filtered for it.
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What areas do you cover?
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How fresh are the jobs?
A permit appears on the city's site once it is issued. Many were applied for weeks earlier, so we show when each was issued. Every job on the list has been approved to start.