6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
For permit 101077495: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
29 sq/ft awning with 8 sq/ft of text; north elevation - gibsons
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…
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…
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…
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: school (k-12). project area: 0.42 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may…
Led illuminated business id change of face sign permit. plex-face, raceway mounted channel letters to state "kimberly-clark" with logo. previous sign permit 100946645
Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear garage removal
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:100705426. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077600. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: 6 apartments and 2 hallways.
Spr 2019 cbc. construction of 1-story 546 sf accessory shed addition at rear of existing gas station and mart as per plans. (proposed use: m)**certified corrections subject to fiel…
Self cert 2019 cbc interior alterations to unit 223
Non illuminated reverse channel logo/letters on the south side of the building reading logo tca health nutrition & innovation center 1110 east 130th pl.
Terminal 3 - relocation/revision to four caissons
Reinstate permit#101029369 must begin work no later than september 2026
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 40 . lighting outlets: 14. specific location: 1st and 2nd floor.
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.