6,682 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,682 permits
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing ups store to replace floors and wall base, new drywall partitions, trim, electrical fixtures with associated conduit. locations…
Aids healthcare foundation: non-illuminated hanging sign (n halsted st elevation) - 2'-6"h x 2'-6"w (6 sqft)
Installation of non-illuminated wall sign to read "potbelly sandwich works" only
Self cert 2019 cbc: cook county modular pilot affordable housing. this design is based on fully reviewed and approved prototype plans permit no. 101070264 for a proposed 2 story, t…
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit# 101014569. interior alterations including mep work to 2 d.u. on 1st floor only. no changes to plans for 5 d.u.'s on bsmt, 2nd & 3rd floors.(condi…
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Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration to 5th floor, full floor office suite. work to include non-structural demo, new partitions, doors, and ceilings, electrical, mechanical, an…
2019 cbrc spr. install new prefabricated aluminum pergola over existing brick garage w/ rooftop deck. existing rooftop deck & stairs to remain, no change. (use group r-5, 3du , mai…
2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101073528 to include removal of plumbing fixtures from the basement as per plan.
Self cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit number 101072336 to include electrical changes to accommodate new work associated with elevator equipment replacement, as per plans.
Spr 2019 cbrc fire repairs to existing 4 story masonry 4 dwelling unit bulding with attached garage(occupancy r2 classification ) ( type iiib construction ) (conditional permit sub…
Spr - 2019 cbc - interior renovation to duplex first floor down to basement at existing 2-story (2) dwelling unit masonry building w/ basement (occupancy class r-5, construction ty…
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u., rear patio at 1st story, rear porch with stair at 2nd/3rd story, 2 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad as per plan…
Sc 2019 cbrc. interior fit-out of office space within existing office building. work includes selective demolition, new partitions, ceilings, mechanical, electrical, and lighting.…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plum…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 162'-0' ' (length). location: outside - privacy fence installation.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Install 1'8" by 9'-11 1/2" tenant panel to read "little caesars"
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: suite 3700.
For permit 101063513: replacement mason 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.