New construction permits signal ground-up residential and commercial builds — the highest-value project category. We track every official new construction permit in Chicago — 55 filed in the last 90 days alone.
Get the top new construction permits in Chicago delivered every Monday — new projects, contractor activity, hottest ZIPs.
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 |
Ayre Staging
|
2 | — | $7K | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
Hanna, John C
|
2 | — | $2.1M | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Cox, Michael S
|
2 | — | $1.4M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 4 |
Ez Tent Rentals LLC
|
2 | — | $11K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 5 |
Garett Buzil Csem
|
2 | — | $15K | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 6 |
A & Sl Construction Inc
|
1 | — | $350K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 7 |
Agojci, Majlinda
|
1 | — | $500K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 8 |
Alina Mendoza Csem
|
1 | — | $4K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 9 |
Andrew Mah
|
1 | — | $65K | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 10 |
Arena Event Services, Inc
|
1 | — | $15K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 11 |
Blue Peak Tents Inc
|
1 | — | $19K | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 12 |
Bm Construction & Remodeling Inc
|
1 | — | $623K | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 13 |
Bruce Bronge International Contractors Inc
|
1 | — | $35K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 14 |
Casagrande, Philip D
|
1 | — | $32K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 15 |
Catapult Real Estate Solutions, LLC
|
1 | — | $23.0M | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 16 |
Chicago Fire Stadium LLC
|
1 | — | — | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 17 |
Corett Builders Corp C/O Emmett Ohara
|
1 | — | $500K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 18 |
Cruz, Mario G
|
1 | — | $200K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 19 |
Depaul University
|
1 | — | $42.4M | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 20 |
Dufresne, Jean
|
1 | — | $80K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 21 |
Dylan Frederickson
|
1 | — | $2.8M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 22 |
Guider, Karl F
|
1 | — | $250K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 23 |
Hutchison, Joshua D
|
1 | — | $1.8M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 24 |
Jacob Mermelstein
|
1 | — | $2K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 25 |
Jk Rentals Ii, LLC
|
1 | — | $8K | Aug 11, 2026 |
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How many new construction permits were pulled in Chicago this quarter?
55 new construction permits were filed in Chicago over the last 90 days. This count covers ground-up residential builds, new commercial construction, and foundation work reported to the city's permitting office. In the last 30 days alone, 55 permits were filed — about 2 per day.
Which contractors pull the most new construction permits in Chicago?
50 new construction 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, Ayre Staging, filed 2 new construction permits in this period.
What is the average project value for new construction permits in Chicago?
The average declared project value for new construction permits in Chicago is $2.0M 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 new construction permits was $112.3M over this period.
How can contractors use Chicago new construction 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 new construction 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 →