6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 48 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground. full rebuild (same as existing) fo...
For permit 101066720: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement mason contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certifi...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 490 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 155 sq. ft. location: east wall.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 8. specific location: unit 103.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. receptacle outlets: 15 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 6 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 6. location: south rear wall of home.
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 2 d.u. building with basement, detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group r-5, type va construction).
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 186'-0' ' (length). location: rear and side fence.
Spr 2019 cbc. new 2 story (va construction, r-5 occupancy) frame single family residence with basement. new open concrete steps with roofed landing. new fireplace. new detached three car frame garage....
Spr 2019 crbc revision to permit number 101063978 to replace the approved 400 amp electrical service with a 600 amp service in order to replace the approved gas furnaces and hot water heaters with ele...
For permit 101070812: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: yes. monitoring type: supervising station . s...
Pilsen eye care: internally illuminated projecting sign with routed & push thru elements (s racine ave elevation) - 4'-2" h x 5'-5" projection (23 sq ft)
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1073 sq. ft. roof covering: metal roof shingles. location: roof home. il roofing contractor license: 104020004.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to building permit #101072117 due to ceiling removal resulting in mechanical and electrical adjustments to hvac distribution, lighting layout, and miscellaneous outlet mo...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: full floor demo to existing tenant buildout on the 32nd floor 1a construction, b-business occupancy.
Spr 2019 cbrc: 1416 sf addition with basement to existing 2317 sf 2-story plus basement 1 dwelling unit single family house. new windows in existing openings. partial roof replacement. new deck and co...
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101064832 to remove bakery from scope of work, including oven & hood. remove all walk-in coolers, leaving only standard reach-in coolers & freezers. all existing hvac...
Interior & exterior remodeling of the existing restaurant to a new restaurant including architectural, electrical, hvac and plumbing work.
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.