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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
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 9.6 kwh lithium ion energy storage system…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 4. specific location: porch, rear of building.
Decommission/removal of four(4) 3000lb capacity, 12-floor, passenger elevators(#5-#8) due to building rennovation, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev004243)
Installation of illuminated blade sign at 3162 n broadway, chicago, il 60657
Proposed 3 car garage w/unfinished storage loft serving an existing 2 story sfr, per plans.
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Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 5 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: apartment 2e.
Replacement of door operator on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(c), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev019030)
Scope: roof replacement. area: 5500 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: work done on the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104000191.
Direct developer services. 2019 cbc. revisions to permit #101063790. existing 12 story, 59 dwelling unit building. revisions include interior common area minor layout changes and a…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 3. specific location: apartment 2706.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 200 sq. ft. location: exterior masonry wall/parapet.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations, new east side porch and 4 car parking pad for an existing rear 2 story i dwelling unit residence for a new a.d.u. conversion unit for a total 2…
Installation of one(1) 550lb capacity, 2-floor, 16fpm, inclined platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: rooftop.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1200 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: rooftop. il roofing contractor license: 104018077.
Full rebuild of existing front side porch, same as existing (to be replae in metal). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, east exterior side…
For permit 101069434: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: service conductor,…
Reinstate permit no 101058493 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 101058493
Reinstate permit no 101071165 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 101071165