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Electrical permits from the City of Chicago's Building Permits open dataset (data.cityofchicago.org), with the job cost reported on the application and the electrical contractor named on the permit. Links go to each permit's record in the city's open-data portal, because the city's own permit lookup has no direct links.

Last updated: Oct 19, 2026 (date of the newest permit below)

Source last checked Oct 20, 2026. Dates are the issue date in the city's dataset.

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Newest Chicago, IL electrical permits

Permit records, not available jobs. Details come from the public record; long descriptions are shortened.

2720 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: foyer and outside front.
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
Bright Light Electric, Inc.
Job cost (as reported)
$950
City open-data record: B200516512
5505 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: apartments.
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
Master Electrical Services LLC
Job cost (as reported)
$5,000
City open-data record: B200516501
12237 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location…
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
Alvarez Electrical Tech
Job cost (as reported)
$9,500
City open-data record: B200516498
9241 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter.
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
Sunrun Installation Services Inc
Job cost (as reported)
$1,500
City open-data record: B200516478
6916 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior.
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
Sunrun Installation Services Inc
Job cost (as reported)
$1,500
City open-data record: B200516448
1304 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement…
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
T & D Electrical LLC
Job cost (as reported)
$4,300
City open-data record: B200516338
2924 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 20 kwh lithium ion energy storage system…
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
Eco Energy Service LLC
Job cost (as reported)
$6,847
City open-data record: B200516335
3600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Express permit program · Electrical work
Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 22. Lighting outlets: 7. Specific location: unit 523.
Issued
Oct 19, 2026
Contractor
RCM Electric
Job cost (as reported)
$1,700
City open-data record: B200516331

95 electrical permits in our pulls of the public record dated Oct 13–19, 2026. Shown: 8 of the newest (at most 2 per contractor).

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