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Chicago Building Permit Leads for Contractors

Every new construction, renovation, and demolition project in Chicago โ€” address, scope, and value โ€” the day it's filed with the Department of Buildings. Fresh leads for trades and suppliers.

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How do contractors find building permits in Chicago?

Chicago publishes every building permit through the Department of Buildings open-data portal (data.cityofchicago.org). PermitRadar pulls that live feed daily and filters it by trade, so you see new project addresses โ€” with scope and value โ€” the day they're filed, instead of searching the city portal by hand.

What you get for Chicago

Neighborhoods covered:

Lincoln ParkLogan SquarePilsenLakeviewWicker ParkHyde ParkBridgeportWest Loop

Chicago's permit volume is one of the largest in the country โ€” which means more new projects, more often. PermitRadar filters the firehose down to the jobs that match your trade and value threshold.

Chicago Permit Leads โ€” FAQ

How many permits are issued in Chicago each month?

Thousands โ€” one of the highest volumes in the U.S. โ€” across renovations, new construction, and multi-unit projects. PermitRadar surfaces the newest first and filters to your trade.

Is Chicago permit data public?

Yes โ€” published through Chicago's official Socrata open-data API. PermitRadar aggregates and filters it so you skip the Department of Buildings portal.

Which trades is this best for?

Roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry/concrete, framing, and suppliers/site-services that sell into new projects.

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