6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
Spr 2019 cbc: proposed 2nd story addition to existing 1-story masonry single family house. lower basement floor. new plumbing, electrical & hvac. spot tuck-point existing brick. (r…
We seek a permit to install an internally lit letterset and logo on the southwest elevation of the building.
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry/frame multi unit residence and attached frame garage. demolition of 1 story frame at rear of lot (11824) as well.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 32 circuits. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: basement.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: 1st floor.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit 518.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:4 s…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
Removal of existing, noncompliant carport, proposed 2 car carport, 5' wood fence for an existing 2 story sfr, per plans.
For permit b200405014: replacement electrical contractor. additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: 1st floor.
Scope: repair 1st flr damage, sister joists as needed. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement.
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story 3 d.u. building with basement, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosure, 2 car garage at basement, one detached garage, rear porch…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-2' ' (length). location: front sw corner of home to south property line..
Spr 2019 cbrc conversion of existing ground floor retail & residential space to a new restaurant, interior renovation to 2nd & 3rd floor dwelling units includes: new rear wood deck…
Installation of (1)1'8"l x 1'9"ht x 5"thk blade sign for wells fargo atm offsite 2 at 166 n wabash ave, chicago, il 60601.
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
Ada bathroom modifications. remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage system. specific locati…
For permit 101051736: additional plumbing 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.