6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
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…
J port corpnew electrical id blade signlocation: west elevationsign facing: morgan st.reads: j salon
Spr 2019 cbrcinterior remove and replace in kind remodel of existing two-family residence. finish common basement.r-5 occupancy in rs-3 zoning, iii-a construction.
For permit 101061450: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 7.6 kw. array output: 9.315 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. locati…
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.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for concrete porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 36 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground. concrete w…
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101077780…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Scope: nonstructural interior bathroom remodel (no electrical work). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 405.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 50. specific location: main assembly hall.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
For permit 100991042: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 47'-3' ' (length). location: exterior, back yard, north property line.
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration for new floor plan, includes replacement of all electrical, plumbing and ductwork, add shower at basement batrhoom. no structural work. loc…
For permit 101073794: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.9 kw. location: rooftop of building & garage. icc distri…
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.