6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
Line voltage electrical work. add 24 circuits to existing 225 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 230 w. monroe 655.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall only in living room only. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), living room.
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:b200453577. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Replace hoistway doors, car gate, and hydraulic jack assembly on one(1) 8000lb capacity, @-floor, 100fpm, freight elevator(south), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev002514…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101075911. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101063252. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101041992. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration at level 1 luggage and gift shop for installation of new door and partition. at level 2 meeting room, remove and replace partition. no floo…
Replace rear porch/stairs, remove all aspects of the existing carport for an existing 2 story/2 unit resideince, per plans.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: interior/exterior.
Scope: nonstructural interior alterations to an existing office suite 266. work includes demolition, new non-load bearing partitions, doors and hardware, millwork, finishes, lighti…
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). location: installed 5ft tall fence around property line.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: commercial. project area: 0.26 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may re…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101059824. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 5.76 kw. array output: 6.89 kw. location: install of a rooftop solar pv system.…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 6, location: south side of building).
Mad chicken il inc.new electrical id wall signlocation: southwest elevationsign facing: milwaukee ave.reads: logo + mad chicken
Spr 2019 cbrc. replace rear enclosed 3-story frame porch with new open frame porch. same size & location.
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.