6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electr...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 31'-0' ' (length). wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 76'-0' ' (length). location: rear wood fence, front iron fence.
Install shell pricer and v-power logo cabinet on the price sign at the corner of montrose and pulaski
Rush river north - window sign (n dearborn st elevation) - 5'-0"h x 17'-9"w (89 sqft); rush river north adult primary care, multiple specialties
Rush river north - window sign (n dearborn st elevation) - 6'-9"h x 16'-6"w (111 sqft); care this way
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 250 sq. ft. location: west elevation parapet wall.
Install shell pricer and v-power logo cabinet on the price sign on pulaski
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: west side of building).
Self cert: nail salon interior build-out from existing tenant space with associated architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 7.36 kw. array output: 9.775 kw. includes 5 kwh energy storage system. location: roofing. icc dis...
Spr 2019 cbc - new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, stair enclosure @ roof, private roof deck, and 3-car private masonry garage,...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 30. specific location: inside store.
Jb cleaners: vinyl window sign (w montrose ave elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-0" h x 6'-0" w (12 sq ft); laundered & pressed shirts - 2004 w montrose ave (not in hansen)
Abandon and remove existing sign location and install new sign in center space of parking lot. 2526 w cermak rd. pole sign d.f. pete's market update logo aluminum sign cabinet with channel letter plex...
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 2-story single family residence with basement (1st floor + 2nd floor ) (occupancy group r-5, type v-a construction) includes: removal of existing...
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing unit 3a; for replacement of drywall and plumbing at kitchen and bath and full electrical throughout.locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residen...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: red bull 4th floor.
Installation of (x1) wall sign
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-residential unit(s),...
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.