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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
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. receptacle outlets: 19 . lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage…
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 4.92 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.12 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roo…
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). location: rear of property.
Spr 2019 cbc: new 2 story, type va, prefab modular single family residence with gable roof, crawl space, front steel porch and rear 2 space parking pad. cook county modular pilot a…
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repair work to remove city violation.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front facade.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 10.25 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage…
Spr 2019 cbrc: proposed rear 2 story addition w/crawl space. remove front stairs/landing and rear enclosed porch/stairs. proposed front stairs/landing, rear 2 story stairs, 3 space…
Permit expires on 07/29/2026 erection starts: 6/12/2026, erection ends: 6/15/2026.self cert. cbc 2019 - the collective futures project stage event in grant park butler field on jun…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 894 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104019230.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Spr 2019 cbc: initial buildout of 2,077 sq ft of ground-floor tenant space for a commercial fitness center in an existing 21-story mixed-use building. as per plans (occ. b; type ii…
For permit 101067328: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Existing roof deck replacement on existing 7stry masonry residential building
Spr 2019 cbc rebuild rear wood stair same size and configuration for the existing single-family residence, as per architectural plans. r5 occupancy classification
Self-cert 2019 cbrc - tenant buildout of approximately 1,225 sqft for business office on the 19th floor, including alterations to electrical circuits with no new plumbing. no chang…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).