6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Self cert 2019 cbc: erect new detached three car framed garage with existing three story brick three unit building with basement as per plans (occupancy r2; construction type vb)
Interior alterations existing 6 story type 1a building, existing office and storage use. proposed work 2nd floor office suite 8898 sf area of work to include new partitions, plumbing, electrical and m...
Self-cert; 2019 cbc; existing two-family (r-5) two-story frame (iv-a) building with basement. resolve violations including but not limited to: repairing unsafe building. new kitchen cabinets and finis...
Interior renovation of a 2-story walk-up apartment building.
Self-cert 2019 crbc - cps school - no change in use james n. thorp elementary school roof replacement & mep improvements at existing two-story brick school building
Self certified 2019 cbc. erect 3 story frame 3 du building (type 5-a, occupancy r-5), rear metal porch,3 car detached garage as per plan
Spr 2019 cbc: proposed 2nd floor frame addition, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 1 story brick single family house with attic and basement as per plans. certified plan corrections.
Scope: roof recover. area: 15700 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: on the roof.. il roofing contractor license: 104000281.
For permit 101074495: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 90sq. ft., excavation = . location: north, west and east elevation.
Bernie's tap & grill: non-illuminated wall sign (n clark st elevation) - 5'-0" h x 14'-5" w (72 sq ft)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, outside of the house.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 795 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repairs -brick repair and tuckpointing.
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 60 ft., max. height: 280 ft. location: north, east and west. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 4.1 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roof planes of home. icc...
Spr 2019 cbrc - removal of rear stairs and planters, proposed rear deck/stairs and garage roof deck/stairs serving an existing 2 story sfr w/basement, per plans. * no electrical work allow under this...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement and back yard.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 9.12 kw. array output: 10.8 kw. location: rooftop - principal building. icc distributed generation instal...
Like for like controller replacement due existing controller componenets being obsolete, on one(1) 12000lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, hydraulic, freight elevator(#4), pursuant to the scope of work sub...
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.