Illinois Building Permits
6,566 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,566 permits
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 48 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground. full rebuild (same as existing) fo...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 3.42 kw. array output: 4.05 kw. location: rooftop - principal structure. icc distributed generation...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: basement.
New accessory surface parking lot with 120 spaces, of 24 which are evse-ready. work to include new asphalt, landscape and site electrical. parking lot to serve chicago state university and metra rail...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to building permit #101072117 due to ceiling removal resulting in mechanical and electrical adjustments to hvac distribution, lighting layout, and miscellaneous outlet mo...
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 25'-0' ' x24'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 6; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 980 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front facade.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior, interior.
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior, interior.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior, basement.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior.
For permit 101078072: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. add 40 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 57 . lighting outlets: 36. specific location: basement, apt#1,apt#2.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2912 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104011759.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior, interior.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 49 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: service update.
For permit 101077981: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other 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.