6,682 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,682 permits
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel, exterio…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 90 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Reinstate permit#101038582 inspection must be scheduled by june/2026
Installation of (1) 17'0"l x 2'3"ht x 0'3"thk internally illuminated and halo lit linear wall sign for boostmobile at 5143 s pulaski rd, chicago, il 60632.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel, meter,…
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 23 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit# 21d: condo w…
Sc 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101041329. add interior lighting, new furnace and washer/dryer on second floor and interior roof reinforcing. type iii-a construction single-family…
Aids healthcare foundation: non-illuminated hanging sign (w buckingham pl elevation) - 2'-6"h x 2'-6"w (6 sqft)
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 5.74 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing restaurant to relocate 180 sq ft bar and build 120 sf platform for raised dining area, includes plumbing and electrical per pla…
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 4.51 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 split system(russel unit cooler – rh6a105dda (interior) | russel condensing unit – rfds10m4sga (roof)) . electrical work under this permi…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 4.92 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: so…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 26000 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof area l. il roofing contractor license: 104000134.
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…
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence
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.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing 3-story, three-unit masonry building. including new mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install audio. specific location: 1st floor fed ex.
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.