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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
For permit 101072898: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 7/10/2026, erection ends: 7/11/2026. big ten 10k 2026mobile stage- reinstate 101022725 1 day event 07/11/2026erect one (1) 24x16 mobil…
Direct developer services revision to permit # 101044816. east elevation and and partial east elevation on 1st and 2nd floor to be revised as per plan for this new 9-story building…
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 3000lb capacity, 33-floor, 750fpm, passenger elevator(#3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100248986)
Replacement of hoist belts on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 3-floor, passenger elevator(#3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100628903)
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Self-cert 2019 cbc: new construction of a (4,064) sq. ft., 2-story, type va frame, 30' ht., single-family residential building with new covered front porch, rear wood deck and roof…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 4.94 kw. array output: 5.85 kw. location: rooftop and exterior wall of princi…
Spr 2019 cbc: interior remodeling, new rear addition, new rear wooddeck, and two new parking spaces at existing single-family residence. certified plan corrections.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south and west elevation as stated on violations.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations on the 8th floor for new "experience center" and alterations to the existing 7th floor trading area. new parttions, doors, ceilings, lighting, m…
Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/12/2026, erection ends: 6/14/2026. self cert - cdc2019 - mobile stage for the 2026 budweiser series at gallagher way next to wrigley…
Spr - 2019 cbc - revision to permit 101070471 to underpin basement and provide footing under existing enclosed porch and to change front single door to double door. revise garage s…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1000 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: main house. il roofing contractor license: 104019663.
Install a set of internally -illuminated channel letters. on storefront wall.
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101010545 to revise all 3rd thru 5th floor balconies and 2nd floor roof decks to eliminate concrete topping and infill hvac shaft and convert 1st…
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. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outle…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 18, max. length 6. parapet rebuilding: 150 sq. ft. location: masonry repairs.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 15. specific location: 1st floor fairgrounds coffee.
Emergency wreck and removal of detached frame garage. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, city emergency demolition garage only.