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, meter,…
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…
Final reinstatement of 100958108, must finalize work and request inspections on permit no 100958108 no later than *** august 2026 ***
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 90 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Aids healthcare foundation: non-illuminated hanging sign (n halsted st elevation) - 2'-6"h x 2'-6"w (6 sqft)
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…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 162'-0' ' (length). location: outside - privacy fence installation.
Install 1'8" by 9'-11 1/2" tenant panel to read "little caesars"
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…
Remove and replace existing roof and expand attic on existing frame s.f.r. per plan
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 98th floor.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 104 square feet.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: bathroom.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 sq. ft., lintel qty. 11, max. length 3. location: north elevation.
Installation of (1)4'11"l x 1'2"ht internally illuminated double side pylon face sign for boostmobile at 5546 n milwaukee ave, chicago, il 60630.
Aids healthcare foundation: non-illuminated hanging sign (w buckingham pl elevation) - 2'-6"h x 2'-6"w (6 sqft)
Sc 2019 cbrc. interior fit-out of office space within existing office building. work includes selective demolition, new partitions, ceilings, mechanical, electrical, and lighting.…
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…
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing ups store to replace floors and wall base, new drywall partitions, trim, electrical fixtures with associated conduit. locations…
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.