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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
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 29-floor, 400fpm, passenger elevator(#9e), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev012766)
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 3000lb capacity, 10-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#81), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev005204)
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit # 101061630 to add additional vent piping and enlarge lab processing space on level 2 and reconfigure adjacent phlebotomy lab. consutltant reviewe…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front wall and south common brick wall.
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Spr cbrc 2019: replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to new open wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Revision to permit #101073110self cert. project: 2019 cbrcnew construction: 3-car masonry garage w/ occupiable rooftopconstruction type iiia (use group r-5) as per plans
Spr 2019 cbrc: addition & renovation to existing 1.5 story building. renovate existing living space at attic, construct (2) new dormers and add new bathroom at existing dormer. rem…
For permit 101081604: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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. add 7 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 12 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: unit 5.
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story frame, 2 dwelling unit residence with basement and new 2 car parking pad. electrical, mechanical, and plumbing per plans (occup…
Dds 2019 cbrc: installation of new demising wall in an existing building as per plans. (occupancies b, s-1; construction type iib) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement and exter…
Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 5/22/2026, erection ends: 10/15/2026. temporary structure permit reinstatement - refer to previous permit application # 100962444the p…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: rooftop.
Reinstate permit no 100917408 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***november 2026*** on permit no 100917408
Modenization of ewgt passenger elevator, 2000lbs, 5 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev00067…
Reinstate permit no 101070170 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 101070170
Hoist cable replacement on two(2) 3000lb capacity, 58-floor, 1000fpm, passenger elevators(r1-r2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#76566)