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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
Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/12/2026, erection ends: 6/15/2026. self cert. cbc2019. 2026 lincoln square greek fest tents and stage on june 12-14, 2026. set-up is…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). location: fence outside home.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2800 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104000858.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: suite 1675.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 6, max. length: 24 ft., max. height: 576 ft. location: exterior building. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
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Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/8/2026, erection ends: 6/16/2026. self cert - cbc 2019. informa boat show tents at burnham harbor on june 12-16, 2026. setup is june…
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 30 ft., max. height: 288 ft. location: east elevation. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 5. specific location: bathroom apartment 8b.
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior renovation of several spaces in school to facilitate ada accessibility. scope of work includes general construction. civil, structural, mechanical, ele…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 8 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit j.
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 16-floor, 700fpm, passenger elevator(#22), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007036)
Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/17/2026. self cert. cbc 2019 - ck circle tent on june 16, 2026. setup is june 11 and takedown is june 17,…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry above front window/door openings..
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: factory/industrial. start date: 6/10/2026. end date: 7/10/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed el…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: rooftop.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101081186. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front facade.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: factory/industrial. start date: 6/10/2026. end date: 7/10/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed el…
Limited repair (25% or less) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 5, location: front of building).
For permit 101073877: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.