Chicago permits by type
Every permit type indexed in Chicago, classified by normalized work-type — pick one to see its count, the latest filings, and the contractors pulling them.
18 permit types · as of Oct 3, 2026 · classified, not scraped
- Electrical (MEP)290,771
- Residential Alteration141,559
- Commercial Alteration116,439
- Sign55,153
- Plumbing (MEP)47,723
- Demolition46,034
- Roofing31,976
- Mechanical / HVAC (MEP)31,630
- Residential Addition24,981
- Fence & Wall19,814
- Solar PV12,857
- New Single-Family Construction12,786
- Temporary10,631
- New Commercial Construction9,077
- Scaffold8,965
- New Multifamily Construction3,810
- Foundation Only1,075
- EV Charging649