Demolition permits in Chicago, IL: August 2026
132 demolition permits were filed in Chicago, IL in August 2026, 4% fewer than in July (137). Chicago, IL ranked 10th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The busiest contractor, MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC, was named on 7 permits; the top 5 together on 23%.
- 130 permits listed a job value; 52% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, August 3, with 11; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $50,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| August 2026 | 132 |
Busiest contractors in August 2026
- MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC: 7 permits
- ALLEGIANCE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.: 6 permits
- CARLOS GROUP INC: 6 permits
- REED CONSTRUCTION LLC: 6 permits
- BUILDER LUXURY INC: 5 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 11
- $10,000 to $50,000: 51
- $50,000 to $250,000: 31
- Over $250,000: 37
Demolition permits in August 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 396
- Nashville, TN: 355
- San Diego, CA: 229
- Philadelphia, PA: 210
- Los Angeles, CA: 209
- Austin, TX: 200
- Baltimore, MD: 172
- Portland, OR: 170
- Boston, MA: 135
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 130
- Miami, FL: 125
- Washington, DC: 114
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Source: Data: City of Chicago Data Portal. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.