6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
Scope: roof replacement. area: 5574 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: rooftop. il roofing contractor license: 104018486.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: basement.
Water damage repairs/replacement on two(2) 2100lb capacity, 5-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevators(#5-#6), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100977993)
Reinstate permit no 100952669 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 100952669. separate admin change require to update gencon
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 6500lb capacity, 48-floor, 1000fpm, passenger(service #24), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100224481)
Door operator replacement on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 48-floor, 700fpm, passenger elevator(#3), and one(1) 4000lb capacity, 50-floor, 700fpm, passenger(service #5), pursuant to the…
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 14-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(l7), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev012703)
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 45-floor, 1200fpm, passenger elevator(h1/#16), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100224481)
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence
File post-construction documentation associated with permit b200443382. details: as built plans showing interconnection via backfed breaker in main service panel. administrative fi…
For permit 101077495: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: yes. monitoring type: sup…
Internally illuminated monument sign reading "logo tca health (arrow) medical clinic nutrition & innovation center (arrow) parking.
Self-cert 2019 cbc current use and occupancy is residential, r5, zoned rs-1;use and occupancy-same, residential, r5 zoned rs-1. scope of work includes: studwall framing with drywal…
Spr 2019 cbrc existing 2 story brick building- interior build out to convert fire station into mixed business / residential use : new drywall partitions, mew electrical, mechanical…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: west elevation to replace 100 bricks & tuckpoint.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 3.8 kw. array output: 5.28 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation…
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 7. affects: 7 residential unit(s), 0 no…
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior renovation and selective demolition of first, second and partial third floor of existing jewelry retail space. work to include new interior non-load be…
Chase bank. new full-height partitions, new ceiling tiles, and new 2x2 lights
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.