Illinois Building Permits
6,566 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,566 permits
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repairs replace about 400 defective bricks.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1600 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: entire roof. il roofing contractor license: 104018202.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: single family home total renovation, new meps, reapirs to front and rear stairs, new dormer per plans and details. area of work: 3,624sf (type 4a construction). no change in singl...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 680 sq. ft., lintel qty. 12, max. length 5. location: courtyard.
Scope: roof recover. area: 200 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: on roof top of building. il roofing contractor license: 104005422.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 75sq. ft., excavation = . location: all elevations.
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage
Permit expires on 06/13/2026 erection starts: 5/7/2026, erection ends: 10/3/2026. self cert. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2025 permit 101066844 for the same 2 tents for the 2026 summer events from may 8...
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: institutional. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the el...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 620 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 230 sq. ft. location: south elevation.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 6. location: courtyard.
Pilsen eye care: internally illuminated projecting sign with routed & push thru elements (s racine ave elevation) - 4'-2" h x 5'-5" projection (23 sq ft)
Replacement of hoistcables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 15-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#203566)
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1073 sq. ft. roof covering: metal roof shingles. location: roof home. il roofing contractor license: 104020004.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 785 sq. ft., lintel qty. 6, max. length 6. location: north and east elevations.
Spr 2019 cbrc - gut rehab - new stairs, no change to layout or plumbing fixture count, new mep, new open wood porch, - on an existing 2.5 story 2 flat masonry residence. (occupancy group r-5; type iii...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. length: 133 ft., max. height: 350 ft. location: all elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: industrial. project area: 3.8 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may require separate permit...
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, backyard, detached garage.
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.