Illinois Building Permits
6,688 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,688 permits
Scope: roof replacement. area: 22 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: re roofng. il roofing contractor license: 104.01693.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: west common brick wall and on the roof.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 8. specific location: replace switches and outlets.
Rush river north - window sign (n dearborn st elevation) - 5'-0"h x 21'-1"w (105 sqft); rush
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x25'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 60 ft., max. height: 280 ft. location: north, east and west. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1500 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: whole roof. il roofing contractor license: 104018202.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 795 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repairs -brick repair and tuckpointing.
Bernie's tap & grill: non-illuminated wall sign (w waveland ave elevation) - 16'-5" h x 4'-2" w (68 sq ft)
Proposed front porch and garage roof/siding replacement serving an existing 1 story sfr, per plans.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 280 sq. ft. location: east west and north elevation.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, outside of the house.
Bernie's tap & grill: non-illuminated wall sign (n clark st elevation) - 5'-0" h x 14'-5" w (72 sq ft)
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 90sq. ft., excavation = . location: north, west and east elevation.
For permit 101074495: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: roof recover. area: 15700 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: on the roof.. il roofing contractor license: 104000281.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 188'-0' ' (length). location: rear, side.
Spr 2019 cbc: proposed 2nd floor frame addition, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 1 story brick single family house with attic and basement as per plans. certified plan corrections.
Self certified 2019 cbc. erect 3 story frame 3 du building (type 5-a, occupancy r-5), rear metal porch,3 car detached garage as per plan
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.