6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
For permit 101076910: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
2019 cbrc: renovation to an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building w/ new duplex from 1st floor to basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesrear ope…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 2/7/2026. end date: 3/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical co…
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 37; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. affects: 6 residential unit(s), 0 n…
Scope: roof repair. area: 25 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: flat roof. il roofing contractor license: 104020544.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: industrial. project area: 0.4 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may req…
New 3-story rear wood framed open porch to replace existing rear porch lost to fire serving an existing multi-family residential building.
Illuminated, wall, business id sign 3
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077705. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Rx8000 hoist foundation and tie-in permit
Replacement of existing 1-story rear wood porch with new wood deck & stairs on single family residence. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Illuminated, face lit, channel letter, business id sign 2
Proposed tesla ev charging station in target parking lot; adding (16) charging dispensers, (4) pad-mounted power cabinets, (1) ct cabinet w/ meter socket, (1) transformer (by utili…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: education. start date: 2/27/2026. end date: 3/29/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical…
Line voltage electrical work. alter existing system i emergency lighting. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit# 3701: condo walls.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: interior/exterior.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Non-illuminated wall sign; south elevation; 10 sq/ft; kensington school
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: institutional, institutional. start date: 2/2/2026. end date: 3/4/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the l…
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.