Illinois Building Permits
6,688 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,688 permits
Self-cert 2019 crbc - cps school - no change in use james n. thorp elementary school roof replacement & mep improvements at existing two-story brick school building
Spr 2019 crbc revision to permit number 101063978 to replace the approved 400 amp electrical service with a 600 amp service in order to replace the approved gas furnaces and hot water heaters with ele...
Interior renovation of a 2-story walk-up apartment building.
Self-cert; 2019 cbc; existing two-family (r-5) two-story frame (iv-a) building with basement. resolve violations including but not limited to: repairing unsafe building. new kitchen cabinets and finis...
Interior alterations existing 6 story type 1a building, existing office and storage use. proposed work 2nd floor office suite 8898 sf area of work to include new partitions, plumbing, electrical and m...
Self cert 2019 cbc: erect new detached three car framed garage with existing three story brick three unit building with basement as per plans (occupancy r2; construction type vb)
Interior & exterior remodeling of the existing restaurant to a new restaurant including architectural, electrical, hvac and plumbing work.
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101064832 to remove bakery from scope of work, including oven & hood. remove all walk-in coolers, leaving only standard reach-in coolers & freezers. all existing hvac...
Spr 2019 cbrc: 1416 sf addition with basement to existing 2317 sf 2-story plus basement 1 dwelling unit single family house. new windows in existing openings. partial roof replacement. new deck and co...
Sc 2019 cbc; existing 4 story masonry mixed-use building. add 2 additional bathrooms on floors 2 thru 4.. demo existing closet walls for new partitions, gyp. bd., electrical, plumbing and finishes. al...
Spr 2019 cbc. new 2 story (va construction, r-5 occupancy) frame single family residence with basement. new open concrete steps with roofed landing. new fireplace. new detached three car frame garage....
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: full floor demo to existing tenant buildout on the 32nd floor 1a construction, b-business occupancy.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior build-out of mercantile suite and exterior revolving door on floor 1 in an existing 30 story building (occupancy group m / type 1a construction)
Spr 2019 cbc remove existing deck and stairs and erect new deck and stairs on an existing 2 story single family residence with basement
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysc090f3, roof) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 207'-0' ' (length). location: building 6 ft fences on both sides of the house.
Spr 2019 cbrc - removal of rear stairs and planters, proposed rear deck/stairs and garage roof deck/stairs serving an existing 2 story sfr w/basement, per plans. * no electrical work allow under this...
Parapet rebuilding: 53 sq. ft. location: north elevation parapet wall.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). location: side of house.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: facade work per drawings.
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.