New construction permits in Chicago, IL: May 2026
74 new construction permits were filed in Chicago, IL in May 2026, 30% fewer than in April (105). Chicago, IL ranked 25th of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 59 permits, 80% of the month.
- The busiest contractor, CROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, was named on 3 permits; the top 1 together on 4%.
- 74 permits listed a job value; 91% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Wednesday, May 13, with 8; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $463,200.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 59
- New commercial buildings: 12
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- CROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: 3 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 2
- $10,000 to $50,000: 5
- $50,000 to $250,000: 10
- Over $250,000: 57
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 688
- Philadelphia, PA: 587
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Wake County, NC: 343
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- New York, NY: 240
- Osceola County, FL: 211
- Douglas County, CO: 178
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Source: Data: City of Chicago Data Portal. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.