6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 98th floor.
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.
A cannel letter sign
For permit 101072814: replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contrac…
Spr 2019 cbrc: kitchen remodeling at existing 2 story with basement single family residence as per plan. no mechanical work.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:b200454971. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
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 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: span main panel.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: residential. project area: 0.52 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may r…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101063838. affects: 22 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence
Spr 2019 crbc - drawings for a new rear balcony at an existing 2 story masonry, 2 du, building with basement
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:100995531. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Replacement of existing 4-story rear enclosed to new open wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Self cert 2019 cbrc :interior buildout of a wellness spa in a retail shell space of a multi use building. electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work as per plans (occupancy type b b…
Installation of (1) 12'6.375"l x 2'0"ht x 0'2.5"thk wall sign for wells fargo atm offsite 2 at 1201 n clark st chicago, il 60610.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: suite 100.
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.