Building permits in Loop, Chicago
See what’s being permitted in Loop. Explore recent activity and the trades involved before researching a project.
Data last updated Nov 3, 7:01 AM Chicago time. Newest permit issued Nov 1, 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 buildingPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Nov 1, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Oct 30, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · Loop$2,000 · Oct 30, 2026
- General buildingPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Oct 30, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Oct 30, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Oct 30, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Oct 30, 2026
- ElectricalPermit – express permit program · LoopCost not listed · Oct 30, 2026
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Permits by trade, last 30 days
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Explore permit types and historical activity
| Month | General building | Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 96 | 108 | 24 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 72 | 94 | 24 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 88 | 103 | 30 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 84 | 72 | 19 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 95 | 104 | 27 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 121 | 100 | 25 | 23 |
| 2026-05 | 104 | 86 | 24 | 23 |
| 2026-06 | 117 | 93 | 26 | 28 |
| 2026-07 | 116 | 61 | 18 | 14 |
| 2026-08 | 128 | 86 | 26 | 17 |
| 2026-09 | 93 | 82 | 19 | 19 |
| 2026-10 | 107 | 77 | 34 | 25 |
Permit types, last 30 days
- Permit – express permit program102
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/alteration44
Changes to an existing building. Work that needs architectural plans goes through the city’s Standard Plan Review.
- Elevator equipment15
Installing or repairing an elevator, escalator or similar equipment.
- Signs14
Needed to put up a sign on land, a building or a business.
- New construction8
Permit types come from city records. Explanations are based on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings permit pages.