6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 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…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 5.7 kw. array output: 0.00792 kw. includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. location:…
Spr 2019 cbc. interior alterations and renovations to an existing 2 d.u. 2 story building as per plans (type va occupancy r-5)
Purpose: new/replacement installation. chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 286'-0' ' (length). location: along the property’s full boundary lines.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-4' ' x20'-5' '. gable roof height to peak: 14'-1' '.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of fire and water damaged drywall, replace trim and finishes. no electrical or plumbing work. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-resi…
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…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 8. location: exterior first floor.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 6.48 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 9.24 kw. array output: 9.24 kw. location: existing roof of principal structur…
Terminal 3 - relocation/revision to four caissons
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…
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…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 8153 unit 2 & unit 3.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: west elevation to replace 100 bricks & tuckpoint.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 7, location: rear of building).
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: 6 apartments and 2 hallways.
Internally illuminated monument sign reading "logo tca health (arrow) medical clinic nutrition & innovation center (arrow) parking.
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.