Chicago HVAC permits
Explore hvac 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 30, 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 · Austin$61,750 · Oct 30, 2026
- HVACPermit – express permit program · Lincoln Park$40,000 · Oct 30, 2026
- HVACPermit – express permit program · Logan Square$47,737 · Oct 30, 2026
- HVACPermit – express permit program · Lake View$75,000 · Oct 30, 2026
- HVACRenovation/alteration · Loop$914,352 · Oct 29, 2026
- HVACRenovation/alteration · Englewood$95,000 · Oct 29, 2026
- HVACNew construction · Austin$650,000 · Oct 29, 2026
- HVACPermit – express permit program · Jefferson Park$37,642 · Oct 29, 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 | HVAC | Electrical | Plumbing | Windows and doors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 139 | 122 | 73 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 154 | 136 | 79 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 132 | 112 | 80 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 135 | 120 | 75 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 160 | 142 | 102 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 202 | 169 | 120 | 9 |
| 2026-05 | 147 | 121 | 88 | 3 |
| 2026-06 | 184 | 161 | 84 | 3 |
| 2026-07 | 148 | 130 | 95 | 6 |
| 2026-08 | 199 | 167 | 120 | 10 |
| 2026-09 | 173 | 155 | 104 | 4 |
| 2026-10 | 175 | 157 | 106 | 3 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Renovation/alteration105
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
- Permit – express permit program40
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.
- New construction10
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.