6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Front-lit channel letters on back-lit backer pan | pin mounted w/ spacers
For permit 100971505: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 9000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east facade.
For permit 100988066: replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Self-cert. 2019 cbrc. interior alteration of an existing single-family residential builidng, including associated electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (m.e.p.) systems as per plans
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 9, max. length 6. location: masonry repair work.
Rush river north - window sign (w grand ave elevation) - 5'-0"h x 18'-10"w (94 sqft); rush
Ora dental: non illuminated wall sign / plaque (n state st elevation) - 2'-5" h x 3'-0" w (7 sqft)
Proposed 2 story sfr, 4' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 2 car garage, per plans.
Spr 2019 cbrc: replacement of front open porch for 1-1/2 story frame building, same porch area. includes framing, concrete, plumbing work, steps and handrails (occupancy group r-5, type v-a constructi...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: whole house.
Installation of lightbox signage at 3232 w 55th st, chicago, il 60632, facing s sawyer st.
Proposed 2 story sfr, 4' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 2 car garage, per plans.
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen and dining room. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen and dining room.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement and rear.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of s.f.r. and new rear wood deck, existing r-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy
Audi: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (west elevation facing vehicle display lot) - 7'-6" h x 21'-6" w (161 sq ft)
New rear open wood exterior stairway for 2 story sfr as per plan
Follow ruler number 1 llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: east elevationsign facing: marshfield ave.reads: koto hibachi
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.