Electrical permits span panel upgrades, EV charger installs, and whole-home rewires. We track every official electrical permit in Chicago — 371 filed in the last 90 days alone.
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Ranked by permit volume pulled in the last 90 days. Permit count is a direct proxy for active job flow — not self-reported, not reviews.
| # | Contractor | Permits (90d) | Top ZIP | Total Value | Last Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University Northwestern
|
15 | — | — | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Cobbler Square Property Owner LLC
|
12 | — | $300K | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Jrtc Holdings, LLC
|
7 | — | $356K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 4 |
Stanton, Meggan a
|
4 | — | $944K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 5 |
Nick & Eddie Construction Inc
|
4 | 10836 | $25K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 6 |
O'hare Plaza LLC
|
4 | — | — | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 7 |
Arnold John
|
4 | — | $62K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 8 |
Yung, Edward M
|
3 | — | $400K | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 9 |
Chicago Park District***
|
3 | — | — | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 10 |
West Side Realty
|
3 | — | — | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 11 |
Magomaeva Asiyat
|
2 | — | $7K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 12 |
Short Jeanne
|
2 | — | $67K | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 13 |
Loyola University
|
2 | — | $655K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 14 |
Strand Partners
|
2 | — | — | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 15 |
Doyle Signs Inc
|
2 | — | $16K | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 16 |
Hadley, Nicholas M
|
2 | — | $200K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 17 |
Baert Robert
|
2 | — | $20K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 18 |
Alvarez Kotricth
|
1 | — | $2K | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 19 |
Alvares Roshan and Jennifer
|
1 | — | — | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 20 |
Abus Maryam LLC
|
1 | — | $1K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 21 |
Alawneh Abdelelah a S
|
1 | — | — | Aug 9, 2026 |
| 22 |
Ares Management, LLC
|
1 | — | — | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 23 |
Ardagh
|
1 | — | — | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 24 |
Aim Built LLC
|
1 | — | $50K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 25 |
Abate Leonardo
|
1 | — | $3K | Aug 6, 2026 |
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Permit density by ZIP code over the last 90 days. High-volume ZIPs signal where homeowners and commercial clients are actively hiring.
Weekly permit count shows seasonal patterns and demand spikes. Contractors using PermitPulse get alerts when new projects hit their ZIP codes.
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How many electrical permits were pulled in Chicago this quarter?
371 electrical permits were filed in Chicago over the last 90 days. This count covers panel upgrades, EV charger installs, rewires, and service changes reported to the city's permitting office. In the last 30 days alone, 371 permits were filed — about 12 per day.
Which contractors pull the most electrical permits in Chicago?
315 electrical contractors were active in Chicago over the last 90 days. The top-ranked contractors above are sorted by official permit count — a direct proxy for job volume and market dominance. The #1 contractor, University Northwestern, filed 15 electrical permits in this period.
What is the average project value for electrical permits in Chicago?
The average declared project value for electrical permits in Chicago is $154K based on the last 90 days. Declared valuation is self-reported by the permit applicant and may differ from actual contract value. Total declared value across all electrical permits was $46.2M over this period.
How can contractors use Chicago electrical permit data to win more jobs?
Every permit filed is a homeowner who just got government approval to spend money — and is likely shopping for a contractor. PermitPulse sends electrical contractors in Chicago real-time alerts the moment a new permit is filed in their target ZIP codes. First contact is the strongest competitive advantage in this market. Start 7 days free →