6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101073669. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 20; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 7. affects: 3 residential unit(s), 0 n…
Alteration of existing communication equipment. alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. location: existing t-mobile ground equipment platform..
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: west side of building).
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 6.48 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.365 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. locati…
Spr 2019 cbc. new open steel/ wood pergola over existing garage & coach house rooftop deck for private use unit#4. all work as per plans.existing 3 story brick multi-unit building.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 10.935 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. locati…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 6.48 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location…
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…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: south side of building).
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 7.79 kw. includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. loca…
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 space…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 5.265 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: lab doors.
For permit 101053567: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Self certified 2019 cbrc: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 4 d.u. building. (occupancy group r-2; type 3a construction)
Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of new 180.96kw solar pv system and associated electrical work on 3 storage unit roofs at existing public storage facility, as per plans (occupancy grou…
Self cert 2019 cbc: new 2 story frame s.f.r. w/ new 2 car frame garage w/ roof deck, new trash enclosure and new 5'h wd fence. (occupancy r-5, const. type va)
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.