Chicago Electrical permits
Explore electrical activity across Chicago. Review recent permits, compare community areas, and decide where to focus.
Data last updated Nov 3, 7:01 AM Chicago time. Newest permit issued Nov 1, 2026. Source: City of Chicago building permits.
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Most recent permits
A preview of published records. Reported costs are declared by applicants; a permit does not confirm available work.
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Grand BoulevardCost not listed · Nov 1, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Near North Side$20,000 · Oct 31, 2026
- PlumbingPermit – express permit program · Grand BoulevardCost not listed · Oct 31, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Lincoln Park$1,500 · Oct 31, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Garfield Ridge$3,500 · Oct 31, 2026
- HVACRenovation/alteration · Austin$61,750 · Oct 30, 2026
- PlumbingRenovation/alteration · South Lawndale$75,000 · Oct 30, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Rogers Park$15,000 · Oct 30, 2026
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Busiest community areas, last 30 days
Counts reflect this trade in each area. Area links open all trades for that community.
Explore permit types and historical activity
| Month | Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC | Kitchen and bath remodeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 805 | 129 | 122 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 724 | 122 | 136 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 687 | 139 | 112 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 679 | 114 | 120 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 904 | 175 | 142 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 856 | 156 | 169 | 8 |
| 2026-05 | 811 | 139 | 121 | 6 |
| 2026-06 | 967 | 140 | 161 | 18 |
| 2026-07 | 881 | 165 | 130 | 19 |
| 2026-08 | 892 | 187 | 167 | 21 |
| 2026-09 | 988 | 185 | 155 | 45 |
| 2026-10 | 844 | 192 | 157 | 46 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Permit – express permit program638
Repairs and small jobs filed through the city’s online Express Permit Program, such as reroofing, porch repair, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, window and door replacement and small solar systems. It replaced the paper Easy Permit Process in November 2023.
- Renovation/alteration113
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
- New construction13
- Signs2
Needed to put up a sign on land, a building or a business.
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.