Permit Know who needs you before your competitors do.
Every Monday we send you a spreadsheet of the new building permits that matter to your trade: address, owner, contractor, job size and a map link. Ready to call.
Chicago permits issued last week
- Major remodels ($25k+) 85
- Masonry & tuckpointing 65
- Electrical service upgrades 46
- New business signs 39
- Roof replacements 33
- Demolitions 32
How it works
Building permits are public record, but they're buried in city databases and full of code jargon. We do the digging so you can do the selling.
We pull every permit
Each week we collect every new building permit the city issues, hundreds of them.
We sort it for your trade
Permits are cleaned up and sorted into lists, so a dumpster company sees demolitions and a cabinet shop sees remodels.
You get it Monday morning
A clean Excel file lands in your inbox. Sort by job size, filter homes vs. businesses, and start calling.
Pick your lead list
The permit tells you who's doing the main job. You're the next trade they'll need. Counts are from last week in Chicago.
Demolitions
32 last weekDumpster rental, excavation, builders and investors. The lot is about to be rebuilt.
Busy in winterMajor Remodels
85 last weekCabinets, countertops, flooring, painters, HVAC and dumpsters. Jobs over $25k.
Busy in winterElectrical Upgrades
46 last weekGenerator dealers, EV-charger installers and heat-pump contractors. New 100–600 amp service.
Busy in winterNew Business Signs
39 last weekCommercial cleaning, insurance, payment processing and web design. Businesses opening or rebranding.
Busy in winterRoof Replacements
33 last weekGutters, solar, siding, windows and attic insulation.
Masonry & Tuckpointing
65 last weekWaterproofing, window replacement, chimney sweeps and sealing.
New Garages
23 last weekGarage doors, electricians, concrete, driveways and epoxy floors.
Fences, Decks & Porches
52 last weekLandscapers, outdoor lighting, staining and patio furniture.
New Construction
14 last weekLandscaping, fencing, security systems, window treatments and insurance.
Also available: Solar installs, HVAC & plumbing. Suburbs coming soon.
What you get
Real rows from last week's Demolitions list. Subscribers see every column.
| Issued | Address | Type | Owner | Job size | Work | Contractor on permit | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2026 | 54xx S Justine St | Residential | Owner Name LLC | $42,800 | Demolition of a 2-story residential building | McDonagh Demolition, Inc | Open map |
| 11/04/2026 | 21xx S Fairfield Ave | Residential | Jane Q Owner | $41,800 | Demolition of a 2-story residential building | McDonagh Demolition, Inc | Open map |
| 11/04/2026 | 37xx N Clark St | Residential | Property Holdings | $35,000 | Wreck and remove a 2-story masonry multi-unit residence | Tir Conaill Concrete Inc | Open map |
| 11/02/2026 | 2xx W Ohio St | Commercial | Investor Group | $255,725 | Wreck and remove a 3- and 1-story masonry building | Wrecking Co Inc | Open map |
Data comes from public City of Chicago building-permit records. On this page, house numbers, owners and map links are hidden. Subscribers get the full details.
Simple pricing
One new job pays for a year. Cancel anytime from your email.
One List
- One lead list of your choice
- Delivered every Monday morning
- Owner, contractor, job size and map link
- Excel file, ready to sort and filter
- No contract, cancel anytime
Three Lists
- Any three lead lists
- Great for companies with several services
- Everything in One List
- Change your lists anytime
- No contract, cancel anytime
Not sure yet? Get a free sample list first.
Questions
Where does the data come from?
Public building-permit records published by the City of Chicago. We collect, clean and sort them each week so you don't have to dig through city databases.
What areas do you cover?
All of the City of Chicago today. Chicagoland suburbs are being added next. Tell us which ones you want and we'll prioritize them.
Does the list include phone numbers?
Permits list the property owner and contractors, not phone numbers. The address, owner name and contractor name are what you need to reach out, and the contractor on the permit is often the best first call.
How do I cancel?
Reply to any Monday email or use the link in your Stripe receipt. There's no contract and no cancellation fee.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes. Email us with your trade and we'll send you this week's list for free.
Your next job is already permitted.
Get this week's list for your trade, free. No credit card needed.
Get a free sample list