6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: one story interior work.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: work on 3 floors.
Spr 2019 cbc. interior renovation to an existing 2 d.u. two story brick building as per plans type iiia occupancy r-5 (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 12 . lighting outlets: 12. specific location: floors 1 - 3.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing telephone. specific location: suite 530.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 992 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: home only. il roofing contractor license: 104020004.
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…
Existing "mercy" sign ang logo to be removed from raceway. install illuminated logo cabinet on to existing raceways "nn
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 6, max. length 5. location: east elevation.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. specific location: 9th floor.
Reinstate permit no 101051744 must continue construction and or request inspections no later than may 2026
Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 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: 3.2 kw. array output: 0.1144 kw. location: roof of main house. icc distribute…
For permit 101073835: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 6, max. length: 100 ft., max. height: 60 ft. location: north elevation. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not vali…
Change of owner for permit 100979059. new owner listed on this permit.
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 3.69 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. locati…
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to an existing 2-story single family residence with basement. project includes new electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling work, with all new…
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. add 1 circuits to existing 800 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:2 space…
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.