6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
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…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, outside…
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
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
For permit 101077065: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Internally illuminated cabinet wall sign reads logo nestle faces west center portion of building
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: mechanical room.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: suite 2200.
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.
Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 46-floor, 1000fpm, freight elevator(#21), pursuant to the scope of work on location at time of inspection.(ev010267)
Spr 2019 cbrc: renovation of an existing 5-story + basement former (70 room) hotel building into a 40 dwelling unit multi-family building with a small retail space on the ground fl…
Scope: nonstructural interior bathroom remodel to include new plumbing fixtures and associated piping for double sink, retile and add new electrical with new gfci's. locations: 1 r…
Replace jack unit on only passenger elevator, 2000lbs capacity, 5 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev004918).
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 125 . lighting outlets: 184. specific location: suite 2200.
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.