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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
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 62'-0' ' (length). location: side of home and a portion of backyard.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior, main pane…
Spr 2019 cbrc - add new roof dormer to existing type 3 residential building as per plans - * no electrical work under this permit *
Reinstate permit no 101040882 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 101040882. separate admin change require to update contractor
Interior & exterior alterations to existing 2 story brick building w/ basement. 1 d.u. & 1 retail space. relocate rear wood stairs. arch, hvac, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration…
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Self-cert 2019 cbc: renovation as per plans. (occupancy r-5; type iiib construction).
Direct developer services. 2019 cbc. revisions to permit #101063789. existing 15 story, 77 dwelling unit building. interior common area ground floor revisions include removal of th…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '.
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 6000lb capacity, 62-floor, 1000fpm, passenger elevator(#18 service), pursuantr to the scope of work submitted.(ev010776)
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing restaurant to renovate entry, hall and bathroom with associated plumbing and electrical.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non…
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3000lb capacity, 29-floor, 700fpm, passenger elevator(r), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev011923)
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 duct furnace(goodman gr9s960803bn) 1 central furnace(whirlpool , ground level) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 re…
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 2-floor, 50fpm, freight elevator(#23), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007203)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement and back…
For permit b200465869: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: factory/industrial. start date: 6/10/2026. end date: 7/10/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed el…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x24'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 16'-0' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage sy…
Install a projection sign on the storefront front location