Demolition permits in Chicago, IL: May 2026
122 demolition permits were filed in Chicago, IL in May 2026, 9% more than in April (112). Chicago, IL ranked 12th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The busiest contractor, KLF ENTERPRISES INC, was named on 10 permits; the top 5 together on 30%.
- 122 permits listed a job value; 48% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, May 4, with 13; Thursdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $40,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- KLF ENTERPRISES INC: 10 permits
- ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC: 9 permits
- VIEWPOINT SERVICES INC DBA BROPHY EXCAVATION: 8 permits
- AMERICAN DEMOLITION CORPORATION: 5 permits
- BUILDER LUXURY INC: 5 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 14
- $10,000 to $50,000: 50
- $50,000 to $250,000: 30
- Over $250,000: 28
Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 364
- Nashville, TN: 293
- San Diego, CA: 232
- Baltimore, MD: 215
- Philadelphia, PA: 211
- Los Angeles, CA: 204
- Austin, TX: 174
- Boston, MA: 145
- Portland, OR: 134
- Miami, FL: 127
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
- San Francisco, CA: 97
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Source: Data: City of Chicago Data Portal. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.