This week's sample
Eight real permits issued Oct 17 to Oct 22, 2026, out of 498 pulled from the city that week. Jobs between $40,000 and $250,000. Subscribers get exact addresses, permit numbers, full contractor names and every job that fits their trade.
| Address (block) | Neighborhood | Job type | Issue week | Job value | General contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 block of E Harper Ct | Hyde Park | Renovation / alteration | Week of Oct 17 | $250,000 | Summit... |
| 4400 block of S Leclaire Ave | Garfield Ridge | New construction | Week of Oct 17 | $250,000 | Eco-Life... |
| 200 block of E Randolph St | Loop | Renovation / alteration | Week of Oct 17 | $227,236 | Leopardo... |
| 4700 block of N Clark St | Uptown | Demolition | Week of Oct 17 | $191,000 | Bridges... |
| 1600 block of E 86th Pl | Avalon Park | Interior remodel | Week of Oct 17 | $87,637 | Aspen... |
| 1900 block of W Maypole Ave | Near West Side | Interior remodel | Week of Oct 17 | $70,000 | Giertsen... |
| 7100 block of W Addison St | Dunning | Reroofing | Week of Oct 17 | $60,000 | A&A... |
| 8000 block of S Laflin St | Auburn Gresham | Reroofing | Week of Oct 17 | $46,472 | Make... |
Job value is the amount the applicant reported on the permit. Source: City of Chicago building permit records. 67 jobs in this price range made this week's list; this is a sample of 8.
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Pick your trade
Tell us what you do: dumpsters, cleanup, painting, drywall, concrete, flooring or site services.
- 2
Get the list on Thursday
We pull the week's new permits from the city and keep the ones that fit your trade.
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Call the contractor
Each job lists the general contractor, so you know exactly who to contact.
Who it is for
Trades that get hired by the general contractor after the permit is pulled.
- Dumpster rental
- Construction cleanup
- Painting
- Drywall
- Concrete
- Flooring
- Site services
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Plus applicable sales tax, calculated at checkout.
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- Address, neighborhood, job type, job value, general contractor
- Filtered to your trade
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Questions
Where does the data come from?
From the City of Chicago's public building permit records. We pull the permits issued in the last seven days, drop the ones that rarely need your services (signs, elevators, fire alarms and paperwork changes), and list the rest. Nothing is entered by hand.
Which trades are covered?
Dumpster rental, construction cleanup, painting, drywall, concrete, flooring and site services. Tell us your trade and the list is filtered for it.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There is no contract. Cancel and you will not be billed again.
What is the refund guarantee?
If the list is not useful to you, email hello@onsitefirst.com within 7 days of your first payment and we refund it in full. You can also ask for a free week's list before you buy.
What areas do you cover?
The City of Chicago only for now.
How fresh are the jobs?
A permit appears on the city's site once it is issued. Many were applied for weeks earlier, so we show when each was issued. Every job on the list has been approved to start.