6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: higher education. project area: 0.69 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may require separate...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 207'-0' ' (length). location: building 6 ft fences on both sides of the house.
Spr 2019 cbc remove existing deck and stairs and erect new deck and stairs on an existing 2 story single family residence with basement
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysc090f3, roof) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). location: side of house.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: facade work per drawings.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: main area.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: all elevations and chimney.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: basement.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 620 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 230 sq. ft. location: south elevation.
Permit expires on 06/13/2026 erection starts: 5/7/2026, erection ends: 10/3/2026. self cert. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2025 permit 101066844 for the same 2 tents for the 2026 summer events from may 8...
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x28'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 9'-0' '.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 170 ft., max. height: 490 ft. location: south west and north. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corr...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east and west elevation.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Spr 2019 cbc. repair existing carport with existing roof deck and access stair, per building code violations, to serve as an accessory to the 2 story 3 dwelling unit masonry building, as per plans. r5...
Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occ...
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and two bedrooms only (no electrical or no plumbing work under this permit). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential uni...
Spr 2019 cbrc - gut rehab - new stairs, no change to layout or plumbing fixture count, new mep, new open wood porch, - on an existing 2.5 story 2 flat masonry residence. (occupancy group r-5; type iii...
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.