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Every building permit, mapped and analyzed

See every permit filed within a half mile of any Chicago address. Click any marker for full details — contractor, cost, scope, and AI-generated impact scoring that tells you what matters.

Search an address
Full map view with permit markers
How It Works

From address to permit map in three steps

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Search any address

Type a Chicago address and we'll center the map on your location with a ½-mile search radius.
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Explore the map

Every permit appears as a color-coded marker. Green for low impact, yellow for medium, red for high. Click any marker for details.
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Dig into the details

See contractor info, estimated costs, project scope, permit status, and an AI-generated impact assessment for every permit.
Features

What the map shows you

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AI Impact Scoring

Every permit is classified by our AI into three severity tiers. A bathroom remodel scores differently than a 12-story mixed-use development. The scoring factors in project scope, proximity to your address, and permit type — so you immediately see what affects your daily life.

SEVERITYAllLowMedHighDATA LAYERSPermitsZoningCrimeViolations

Filter by type, severity, and date

Narrow the map to exactly what you need. Show only high-severity permits filed in the last 30 days. Or focus on new construction vs. renovations. Each filter updates the map in real-time.

HIGH3751 N BROADWAYHome ImprovementEST. COST$6,000,000FILEDMay 4, 2026💬COMMUNITY NOTEA $6M project is planned for this area.Could bring noise and parking pressure.View Full Data Source →

Full permit details, one click away

Click any marker to see the complete permit record: filing date, contractor name, estimated cost, project description, and current status. Cross-reference with nearby permits to spot renovation clusters that signal neighborhood change.

See what's being built near you

Search any Chicago address to explore building permits, safety data, zoning, and more.