6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
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…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:100641474. affects: 3 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
For permit 101077495: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Existing take-out restaurant space (merchantile occupancy) with existing toilet room, electrical, hvac, and sinks to be used by new take-out restaurant tenant (merchantile occupanc…
39 sq/ft awning with 8 sq/ft of text; north elevation - gibsons
Chase bank. new full-height partitions, new ceiling tiles, and new 2x2 lights
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…
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement, front porch & rear patio at 1st story, detached 2 car garage with rooftop deck as per pl…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 8. location: exterior first floor.
Self cert: restaurant interior build-out from existing restaurant tenant space
Installation of (1) 38'4"l x 5'1"ht x 0'5"thk internally illuminated front-lit plex-face channel letter and lightbox wall sign raceway mounted for bubble bob's at 5820 s western av…
Internally illuminated cabinet wall sign reads logo nestle faces west south portion of building
Internally illuminated monument sign reading "logo tca health nutrition & innovation center 1110 e. 130th pl.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 1/30/2026. end date: 3/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical co…
Internally illuminated monument sign reading "logo tca health (arrow) nutrition & innovation center cafe (arrow) medical clinic offices/parking
For permit 101077065: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: mechanical room.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: apt# 1402: condo walls.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special locking: no. monitoring type: cit…
For permit 101057889: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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.