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Illinois has 6,566 building permits on file, with 2,519 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the system. Chicago dominates permit activity in the state, making it the primary source for construction leads across all trades. Electrical work leads the pack with 1,982 permits, followed by other permit types at 1,692. Roofing comes in at 912 permits and renovation at 861. HVAC, plumbing, and general contracting all show consistent activity. If you're working in any of these trades, Illinois permits represent real jobs with owners who've already committed to construction. Permit data works for contractors because it shows you who's building before they call your competitors. When you track permits in your market, you're seeing projects at the moment they become official. That's when owners are actually ready to hire subs and specialty contractors.
Building permits are the fastest way to find new construction leads in Illinois. When a permit is filed, the project is approved and moving forward. DigPermit's database tracks all permits filed in the state, updated regularly so you see new projects as they're submitted. Filter by trade type, city, and filing date to find jobs that match your services. Electrical contractors, roofers, HVAC specialists, and plumbers all use this data to contact property owners and general contractors before the work is bid out to a full list of vendors.
Chicago is by far the most active city for building permits in Illinois, accounting for the entire permit volume in our current database at 6,566 permits. This makes Chicago the primary market for contractors looking for consistent lead flow. The city's mix of residential, commercial, and renovation work means there's demand across electrical, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and general contracting. If you service the Chicago area, permit data is your direct line to active projects.
Electrical permits are the most common in Illinois with 1,982 permits on file, making it the top trade by volume. Other permits account for 1,692 filings, roofing has 912, and renovation permits total 861. Commercial permits represent 378 filings. This breakdown tells you where the work is concentrated. Electrical contractors have the largest lead pool, but roofing and renovation also represent solid opportunity. Track permits by type to focus on the work that fits your business.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
Parapet rebuilding: 1900 sq. ft. location: front parapet wall.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 3. parapet rebuilding: 40 sq. ft. location: parapet walls.
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 150 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 25. specific location: 1st floor.
Revision to permit #101033866 to establish building is construction type iiib existing non conforming. eliminate the fire-proofing of existing roof construction as it is not requir…
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Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 219'-0' ' (length). wood fence - 4'-6' ' (height) x 46'-0' ' (length). location: remove existing fences. inst…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1500 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: flat roof. il roofing contractor license: 104.01959.
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101052068 to include adjusting the depth of an existing electrical service to meet current code requirements and relocating a heater as per plans.…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2200 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: house & garage roof. il roofing contractor license: 104012900.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: rear exterior of build…
Spr 2019 cbc - 5a new construction frame, ground up 3 du, slab on grade, 3 car parking pad, fence and rear open egree stairs as per plans**certified corrections subject to field in…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Ada bathroom modifications. remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work.
For permit 101076363: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Installation of 480 linear feet of drain tile and installation of 3 sump pumps and replacement of 2 existing sump pumps. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s)…
For permit b200442606: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Sc 2019 cbc; existing single family bungalow residence. gut rehab. new2nd floor addition, roof deck and interior renovation of existing 1st floor, basement and attached garage., ne…
Self cert 1019 cbrc base building/landlord work to prepare space for tenant buildout including new embedded and rough plumbing, mech duct stubs, and new electrical panels for vacan…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 2000 sq. ft. location: exterior walls.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: 4th story addition, rooftop addition over 3rd story and interior alterations to top dwelling unit; new exterior stairs to new 4th story in existing 2 dwelling…