6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
Reinstate permit no 100992981 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***may 2026*** on permit no 100992981
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.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101076628. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Installation of a new 3000amp electrical service, for an existing meat processing facility, as per plans. electrical only permit. scope of electrical work involves, replacement of…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 2/7/2026. end date: 3/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contr…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 2/7/2026. end date: 3/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contr…
File post-construction documentation associated with permit b200443382. details: as built plans showing interconnection via backfed breaker in main service panel. administrative fi…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: basement.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 27th floor.
Reinstate permit no 100945404 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 100945404
Reinstate permit no 101040570 must begin work and or request inspections no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 101040570
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 10. location: remove lintels from north side of the 3 units.
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage
Reinstate permit no 100981862 must begin work and or request inspecntion no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 100981862
Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (occupancy group r-5, type va construct…
Spr 2019 cbrc - conversion of a basement into new du including lowering slab, underpinning of rear south wall, and replacement of exist. columns & beams at an existing 2-story 2-du…
Reinstate permit no 101038670 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 101038670. separate admin change require to update gencon
Scope: nonstructural interior bathroom remodel. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom.
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.