Chicago Cabinetry and countertops permits
Explore cabinetry and countertops 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 19, 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.
- PlumbingPermit – express permit program · Douglas$75,000 · Oct 19, 2026
- PlumbingPermit – express permit program · Near North Side$150,000 · Oct 16, 2026
- HVACRenovation/alteration · Edgewater$50,000 · Oct 13, 2026
- PlumbingPermit – express permit program · Logan Square$120,000 · Oct 12, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · Austin$10,000 · Oct 5, 2026
- PlumbingRenovation/alteration · Woodlawn$1,000,000 · Oct 1, 2026
- ElectricalRenovation/alteration · Near North Side$595,728 · Sep 28, 2026
- General buildingRenovation/alteration · Lincoln Park$35,000 · Sep 24, 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 | Cabinetry and countertops | General building | Plumbing | Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| 2026-05 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-06 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026-07 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 2026-08 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| 2026-09 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 2026-10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Permit – express permit program4
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/alteration1
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.