Illinois Building Permits
6,566 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,566 permits
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of existing single story building to remove non-load bearing cmu partition and infill existing internal depressed loading dock with new slab (occupancy group f-1; t...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement and back yard.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Like for like controller replacement due existing controller componenets being obsolete, on one(1) 12000lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, hydraulic, freight elevator(#4), pursuant to the scope of work sub...
Spr 2019 cbc. repair existing carport with existing roof deck and access stair, per building code violations, to serve as an accessory to the 2 story 3 dwelling unit masonry building, as per plans. r5...
Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occ...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 5. parapet rebuilding: 80 sq. ft. location: courtyard.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and two bedrooms only (no electrical or no plumbing work under this permit). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential uni...
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1300 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104018261.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 186'-0' ' (length). location: rear and side fence.
Change of owner for permit b200461985. new owner listed on this permit.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(mammoth energypack-a-1-80e-ww-2ig1000-ct2008-x-p) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-re...
For permit 101070812: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: yes. monitoring type: supervising station . s...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 25, max. length 6. location: all elevations.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
For permit 101067044: additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 4.1 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roof planes of home. icc...
Spr 2019 cbc interior and exterior alterations and elevator shaft addition to convert existing 3 story convent to educational learning center for people with autism (occ e1. con iia sprinkled) includi...
For permit 101058570: replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Illinois?
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.
Which cities in Illinois have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Illinois?
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.