Pick your trade
Each page lists recent real jobs for one trade, with the neighborhood, job type and reported value.
- Dumpster rental 168 jobs, $147.7M
- Construction cleanup 92 jobs, $143.3M
- Painting 97 jobs, $133.5M
- Drywall 72 jobs, $128.4M
- Flooring 71 jobs, $123.6M
- Concrete 50 jobs, $114.7M
- Site services 25 jobs, $111.1M
Jobs can fit more than one trade, so trade counts overlap and do not add up to the total.
Permits by job type
211 permits issued Oct 17 to Oct 22, 2026, after removing signs, elevators, fire alarms and paperwork changes.
| Job type | Permits | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation / alteration | 77 | $32.7M |
| Reroofing | 26 | $2.1M |
| New construction | 23 | $110.1M |
| Interior remodel | 20 | $1.3M |
| Electrical work | 12 | $786,695 |
| Plumbing work | 12 | $173,125 |
| Detached garage | 10 | $248,804 |
| Demolition | 9 | $1.2M |
| Other work | 6 | $182,623 |
| Porch / deck work | 6 | $131,460 |
| Masonry work | 5 | $3.1M |
| Mechanical work | 5 | $783,868 |
Reported value is the amount the applicant listed on the permit. A few very large projects account for much of the total.
Top 15 neighborhoods
Neighborhoods with the most permits this week, out of 60 neighborhoods with at least one.
| Neighborhood | Permits | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Near North Side | 19 | $1.5M |
| Loop | 16 | $4.5M |
| Near West Side | 10 | $6.4M |
| West Englewood | 10 | $1.9M |
| Kenwood | 10 | $522,700 |
| Lake View | 8 | $8.3M |
| West Town | 8 | $3.7M |
| Auburn Gresham | 8 | $214,280 |
| Norwood Park | 6 | $373,800 |
| North Lawndale | 5 | $6.6M |
| Lincoln Park | 5 | $1.5M |
| Woodlawn | 5 | $1.2M |
| Irving Park | 5 | $148,815 |
| South Shore | 4 | $2.7M |
| Portage Park | 4 | $431,327 |
Where the data comes from
These pages use City of Chicago public building permit records, which the city publishes each morning, and subscribers receive them that same morning. We pulled the 498 permits issued from Oct 17 to Oct 22, removed the ones that rarely need contractor services (signs, elevators, fire alarms, paperwork changes and similar), and sorted the rest by trade. Nothing is entered by hand. Job value is the amount the applicant reported on the permit, not a contract price. Source: City of Chicago Building Permits dataset.
Get these jobs in your inbox
Get the full list every weekday morning, $79/month plus applicable tax, cancel anytime, 7-day money-back guarantee. Subscribers get exact addresses, permit numbers and full contractor names.
Start for $79/monthWant to see a full week first? Email us for this week's free list.
Questions
What is OnSite First?
OnSite First is a weekday morning email of new City of Chicago building permits, filtered by trade. Each job lists the address, neighborhood, job type, reported value and general contractor. This page covers jobs that may need a contractor's services.
Where does the data come from?
From City of Chicago public building permit records (Building Permits dataset). The city publishes them daily. Nothing is entered by hand.
How fresh are the jobs?
The city publishes new permits once each morning, and subscribers get them in their inbox that same morning. Monday covers Friday through Sunday. Many permits were applied for weeks earlier, so the issue date is shown on every job.
How much does it cost?
$79 per month plus applicable tax. There is no contract, you can cancel anytime, and there is a 7-day money-back guarantee.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime from your Stripe receipt or by emailing hello@onsitefirst.com. You will not be billed again after you cancel.