Chicago Flooring permits
Explore flooring 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 Oct 29, 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.
- HVACRenovation/alteration · Loop$914,352 · Oct 29, 2026
- PlumbingPermit – express permit program · Near North Side$150,000 · Oct 16, 2026
- HVACRenovation/alteration · Edgewater$50,000 · Oct 13, 2026
- PlumbingRenovation/alteration · Woodlawn$1,000,000 · Oct 1, 2026
- HVACPermit – express permit program · Loop$151,016 · Sep 21, 2026
- HVACPermit – express permit program · Norwood Park$60,605 · Sep 1, 2026
- PlumbingRenovation/alteration · Loop$7,000 · Aug 26, 2026
- PlumbingRenovation/alteration · Lincoln Square$60,000 · Aug 25, 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 | Flooring | Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-01 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-05 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026-06 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 2026-07 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2026-08 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026-09 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026-10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Renovation/alteration2
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
- Permit – express permit program1
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.
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.