6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 75sq. ft., excavation = . location: all elevations.
Bernie's tap & grill: non-illuminated wall sign (w waveland ave elevation) - 16'-5" h x 4'-2" w (68 sq ft)
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1500 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: whole roof. il roofing contractor license: 104018202.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 25, max. length 6. location: all elevations.
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1300 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104018261.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: institutional. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the el...
Self cert 2019 chicago construction code - interior build out of an existing basement in a existing two story plus basement single family residence. occupancy class r5. construction class v-a
Spr 2019 cbc interior and exterior alterations and elevator shaft addition to convert existing 3 story convent to educational learning center for people with autism (occ e1. con iia sprinkled) includi...
Parapet rebuilding: 53 sq. ft. location: north elevation parapet wall.
Sc 2019 cbc; existing 4 story masonry mixed-use building. add 2 additional bathrooms on floors 2 thru 4.. demo existing closet walls for new partitions, gyp. bd., electrical, plumbing and finishes. al...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. length: 133 ft., max. height: 350 ft. location: all elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 785 sq. ft., lintel qty. 6, max. length 6. location: north and east elevations.
For permit 101067044: additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: industrial. project area: 3.8 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may require separate permit...
Replacement of hoistcables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 15-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#203566)
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 76'-0' ' (length). location: exterior new fence.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 725'-0' ' (length). wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 999'-0' ' (length). location: fence install at exterior of bu...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior build-out of mercantile suite and exterior revolving door on floor 1 in an existing 30 story building (occupancy group m / type 1a construction)
For permit 101006482: additional other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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.