Chicago, our own index
Chicago commercial permit count
City of Chicago permits, computed by Markor Pulse · weight 1 in the Chicago composite
Latest, Sep 2026
359
Down, -5.0% m/m
Trend
- 3-month
- +6.1%
- Year over year
- -4.5%
- Prior period
- 378
History, 36 months
Why it matters to a millwork shop
Number of new construction and renovation permits over $100k issued in Chicago that month.
Higher is better for a shop.