Chicago building permit report
Chicago issued 473 building permits in the week starting November 4.
Source: Chicago open data · Updated November 11, 2026 · Free to cite with a link to this page.
Permits by trade (week starting November 4)
| Trade | Permits | vs. prior week |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 165 | — |
| Kitchen & bath remodel | 155 | — |
| Plumbing | 68 | — |
| Roofing | 57 | — |
| Windows, doors & siding | 56 | — |
| HVAC | 46 | — |
| Pools & outdoor | 30 | — |
| Demolition & restoration | 29 | — |
| New construction | 21 | — |
| Solar | 7 | — |
Busiest ZIP codes right now
- ZIP codes aren't published in this city's feed.
Largest recent projects
- $17,328,986 · 400 ••••• · SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FIRST-TIME OFFICE TENANT BUILD-OUT ON FLOORS 11-13 FOR (MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY US, LLC
- $2,500,000 · 200 ••••• · SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 30TH FLOOR OFFICE SUITE 3000 AS PER PLANS. WORK INCLU
- $2,500,000 · 71 S••••• · SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 7TH FLOOR OFFICE SUITES 700, 750, AND 775 AS PER PLANS.
- $1,855,000 · 1757••••• · SCOPE: ROOF REPAIR. AREA: 8000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF REPAIR. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICE
- $1,100,000 · 1045••••• · SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDITION OF A NEW 4-STORY MASONRY ELEVATOR SHAFT AND FOUNDATION AT THE INNER CORNER OF THE EXIS
Quick answers
How many building permits did Chicago issue last week?
Chicago issued 473 building permits in the week starting November 4.
Which trades had the most permits in Chicago?
Electrical: 165, Kitchen & bath remodel: 155, Plumbing: 68, Roofing: 57, Windows, doors & siding: 56.
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