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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
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1400 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: exterior roof. il roofing contractor license: 104019543.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 15, max. length 6. location: masonry repairs.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1101 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: main house. il roofing contractor license: 104.01966.
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 32-floor, 1000fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007036)
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3000lb capacity, 56-floor, 1000fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev010049)
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement and garage…
Self-cert; existing one-family (r-5) two-story brick/frame (iv-a) building with basement. kitchen remodel new wall opening
Reinstate permit no 101066721 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 101066721
Hoist belt replacement on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#75), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100277618)
Reinstate permit no 101058327 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***november 2026*** on permit no 101058327
For permit 101071880: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 74'-0' ' (length). location: rear yard.
Software upgrade to comply with city of chicago 2017 phase ii mandate on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 13-floor, 450fpm, passenger elevator(#1 north), pursuant to the scope of work submi…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 12 . lighting outlets: 16. specific location: basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 190 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 6th floor.
Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/12/2026. self cert. cbc 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101069511 for the kirkland & ellis associate f…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1658 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: main house. il roofing contractor license: 104019663.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: rooftop.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: rooftop.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: near garage.