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Solar Permits in Chicago, IL

Access real-time solar permit data from Chicago, IL. Every residential and commercial solar installation requires a permit, making this dataset the most reliable leading indicator of solar activity in Chicago, IL.

15,697
Total Permits
1,868
Last 12 Months
249
Last 30 Days
$378K
Avg Value

Recent Solar Permits in Chicago, IL

Showing the 10 most recent solar permits issued in Chicago, IL. Access all 1,868 permits from the last year via the API.

IssuedAddressValueStatusContractor
2026-08-28 6317 W ROSCOE ST $23K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 10457 S PEORIA ST $19K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 3339 N OZANAM AVE $25K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 710 E 87TH PL $16K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 8058 S SPAULDING AVE $9K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 8058 S SPAULDING AVE $33K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 10222 S CARPENTER ST $25K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 8122 S KENWOOD AVE $14K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 8853 S LAFLIN ST $36K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I
2026-08-28 5317 S LOWE AVE $23K UNKNOWN SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES I

Who Uses Chicago, IL Solar Permits Data?

Customer profile: solar installers, clean energy contractors, and solar sales teams.

Find homeowners who just permitted a solar installation for follow-up services, battery upgrades, or related work. Track local competitor activity and identify underserved zip codes.

API Example

Query Chicago, IL solar permits directly with a single HTTP call:

curl "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Chicago&state=IL&category=SOLAR" \
  -H "X-API-Key: pk_your_key"

Or use the official Python SDK: pip install permitstack

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often is Chicago, IL solar permits data updated?

PermitStack ingests permits from Chicago, IL's official open data portal daily at 3 AM UTC. Most solar permits appear within 24-48 hours of issuance.

Can I filter by zip code, date range, or contractor?

Yes. The API supports filtering by zip code, date range, contractor name, estimated value, and more. See the full API documentation for query parameters.

Is solar permits data in Chicago, IL public record?

Yes. Building permits including solar permits are public records maintained by Chicago, IL's building department. PermitStack normalizes this open data into a clean, consistent API.

Who uses Chicago, IL solar permits data?

Our customers include solar installers, clean energy contractors, and solar sales teams. Find homeowners who just permitted a solar installation for follow-up services, battery upgrades, or related work. Track local competitor activity and identify underserved zip codes.

Solar contractor in Chicago, IL? Turn these permits into jobs.

Search every solar permit in your area by address, ZIP and date, and see who pulled it. Free tier includes 100 requests a day. The replacement-age lead option covers every home in Chicago, IL with solar systems 10–20 years old (inverter/repower age) and no newer permit since — exclusively yours in the ZIPs you claim.

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Data source: Official Chicago, IL open data portal. Last updated: 2026-08-28.