Chicago Solar permits
Explore solar 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.
- SolarPermit – express permit program · South Shore$10,711 · Oct 30, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · Roseland$15,507 · Oct 30, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · Roseland$31,866 · Oct 30, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · Roseland$31,866 · Oct 30, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · Chicago Lawn$32,230 · Oct 29, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · Chicago Lawn$12,825 · Oct 29, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · Washington Heights$15,870 · Oct 29, 2026
- SolarPermit – express permit program · South Chicago$4,214 · 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 | Solar | Electrical | Roofing | HVAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 192 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 163 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-01 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-02 | 109 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03 | 111 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026-04 | 81 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026-05 | 126 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-06 | 127 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-07 | 216 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08 | 253 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-09 | 235 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-10 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Permit – express permit program142
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/alteration3
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.