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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
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 102'-0' ' (length). location: rear yard of the property.
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 12; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n…
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 14'-9' '.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 128 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south west corner of house, nw corner of house.
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Spr 2019 cbc replace existing 2 story rear wood porch on an existing 2 story residential building with basement.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east elevation.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: south parking lot.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 24, max. length 4. location: masonry repairs, interior under # 101080662.
Selfcert 2019 cbrc: interior buildout to existing 8th & 9th floor office space, suite 800 and suite 900. scope to include private and open offices, conference rooms, huddle rooms,…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 8, max. length 6. location: front elevation lintels.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior switchge…
Spr 2019 cbrc: replacement/relocation of existing fire pump at lower level office building. pump to be relocated from existing vaulted sidewalk to interior of the building. (occupa…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 4. specific location: halls, exterior lights.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). wood fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 145'-0' ' (length). location: replace front & back…
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…
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(yhk180a3s0h**d000a1b1 - roof) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-re…
Reinstate permit no 101040260 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 10140260. separate admin change require to update contractors a…