6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Installation of lightbox signage at 3232 w 55th st, chicago, il 60632, facing 55th st.
Install shell pecten cabinet on the price sign on pulaski
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 50 ft., max. height: 490 ft. location: level 49. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
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...
Sc 2019 cbc: renovating an existing 1 and 1/2 story single family masonry residence. replacing mechanical electrical and plumbing fixtures. (group- r-5; type iiia construction.)
Proposed 2nd floor addition, removal of rear shed and gazebos constructed without permits, replacement of nonconforming rear fence w/6' fence, and internal renovations in an existing 1 story sfr w/bas...
Self-cert cbc 2019 crb: new 2 tier open wood rear deck w/composite decking and metal pergola w/ outdoor kitchen. new pump room to basement to a 2 story va frame single family residence with basement....
Sc 2019 cbrc: replace existing second story exterior knee walls with new full height exterior walls addition and interior alterations to an existing 2 story frame with basement single family residence...
Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 4 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, rtu 48k2b600-ig6a0d351) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, rtu 48k2bp26-1gga0d331) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, rtu 48k2bf34...
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...
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...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 36 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 14th floor.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 150 ft., max. height: 110 ft. location: all elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of an existing 4-story general retail sales building (first & second floor) to accomodate new general retail sales. renovation includes interior demolition. (e...
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of existing two-flat including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. no work to back porch, separately permitted by others. no work to garage. (occ. grp. r-5; constr...
Spr 2019 sbrc: one story va frame rear addition with no basement and new open wood stairs - to an existing 2 story masonry detached house r-5 occupancy, va construction with basement, 111 sf increase...
Spr 2019 cbrc: replace existing basement ceiling for fire separation as per plan. replace second floor damaged front window sills as per plan. replace a damaged front door concrete slab as per plan (o...
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.