Chicago Windows and doors permits
Explore windows and doors 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.
- General buildingRenovation/alteration · Near North Side$20,000 · Oct 30, 2026
- General buildingRenovation/alteration · Near West Side$200,000 · Oct 29, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · New City$3,500 · Oct 29, 2026
- General buildingRenovation/alteration · Near West Side$850,000 · Oct 28, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Uptown$6,000 · Oct 27, 2026
- General buildingRenovation/alteration · West Ridge$127,000 · Oct 26, 2026
- General buildingElevator equipment · Near North Side$0 · Oct 26, 2026
- General buildingElevator equipment · O'Hare$76,000 · Oct 26, 2026
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Busiest community areas, last 30 days
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Explore permit types and historical activity
| Month | Windows and doors | General building | HVAC | Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 62 | 57 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 29 | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 29 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 37 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 60 | 47 | 9 | 9 |
| 2026-05 | 44 | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026-06 | 33 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026-07 | 44 | 35 | 6 | 6 |
| 2026-08 | 47 | 36 | 10 | 4 |
| 2026-09 | 50 | 44 | 4 | 6 |
| 2026-10 | 54 | 48 | 3 | 3 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Permit – express permit program25
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/alteration17
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
- Elevator equipment5
Installing or repairing an elevator, escalator or similar equipment.
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.