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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
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: floor 23.
Spr 2019 cbrc: remove and replace rear partially enclosed wood porch and stairs replace with new open wood porch to existing two floors brick building per plan.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: 17th flr.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 4. specific location: meter location and…
For permit 101079911: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101073084 for modifications to existing solar pv equipment to include changes to electrical equipment, bore pits, routing, fence dimensions, wiri…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior, basement,…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Replacement of existing 3-story rear open wood porch. revision to permit (#101072681). no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Ds 2019 cbrc: revision to full building permit 101056000 for the renovation of existing space and addition of approximately 35,960 sf at terminal 3 of o'hare international airport.…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: swimming pool.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
2019 cbrc self-cert interior remodel of 1-story former retail space w/ basement to medical services/ dental office - non-ambulatory care facility. work includes (9) treatment rooms…
Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit # 1010…
Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/8/2026, erection ends: 6/24/2026. self cert. cbc 2019. peer review. main stage, truss structures and tents for the obama foundation…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). location: back yard.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of finishes. (no floor plan alterations) (no mechanical work, no electrical work, no plumbing work under this permit). locations: 1 reside…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
For permit 101060120: replacement mason contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south wall unit 405,505.