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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
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 0.088 kw. includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. location: s…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 140 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: face brick on front of home.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 6.97 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 17 . lighting outlets: 17. specific location: basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 3. specific location: electrical service…
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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…
Selfcert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing basement and 19th floor office space. scope to include level 19 panel relocation & basement panel re-feed. no change to existin…
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 space…
For permit 101072454: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 5.74 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/12/2026, erection ends: 6/14/2026. self cert cbc 2019 - one 40ft x 120ft assembly reception tent for the so stacy banner grocer even…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior office alteration in existing office building on the 23rd floor, to exiting office suite 2300. new partitions, doors, ceilings, lighting, millwork, an…
Line voltage electrical work. add 4 circuits to existing 125 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:6 space…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101080622. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 218 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 7th floor.
Line voltage electrical work. add 20 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: common bathrom.
2019 cbrc: renovation to an existing 3 story 4 dwelling unit building interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes rear open wood porch replacement - same as exis…
Spr 2019 cbrc: in-kind replacement 1-story exterior front wood open porch at existing frame single family house. no change in location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type va…
Line voltage electrical work. install temporary 60 kw diesel generator. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: athletic fields at 6034 s kimbark ave.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: apartment 1701.