6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 27th floor.
2019 cbrc. existing 38 story condominium building. 204 dwelling units. removal and replacement of deteriorated plumbing piping, pumps and equipment throughout the building. line se…
Spr 2019 cbrc:interior alteration as per plans for existing two story multi-family building. all exterior walls to remain. new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems per plans…
Replacement of main drive traction sheave and hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 29-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#7), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev005572)
Reinstate permit no 101022761 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 101022761
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add powder room (no shower or tub) and relocation of existing washer and dryer within open basement of two d.u. building. locations: 0 r…
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing plumbing fixtures with associated piping at five bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen, replace cabinets and finishes. locations:…
Reinstate permit no 100991042 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 100991042
Spr 2019 cbc - proposed 2 story sfr w/basement and attic, front porch/stairs, 6' wood fence, and 3 car garage, per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audi…
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…
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…
Installation of one(1) 1400lb capacity, 3-floor, 30fpm, limited use-limited access elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
Replace rear porch/stairs, remove all aspects of the existing carport for an existing 2 story/2 unit resideince, per plans.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south side of the building.
Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located in rear of home, whereas user will have a cell phone or assistance of a caregiver during use at all times, pu…
Installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 3-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
Installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 2-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 14-floor, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev006296)
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Replacement of power unit on one(1) 3000lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100574752)
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.