6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: units 4f and 4r.
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…
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#9), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev000684)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 125 . lighting outlets: 184. specific location: suite 2200.
Replace jack unit on only passenger elevator, 2000lbs capacity, 5 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev004918).
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: tenant interior.
For permit 101076323: replacement general contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Replace front stair and landing with new steps, rails, posts, and roof in same location on same foundation with new historic detailing as per plans for this single-family detached,…
Interior renovation:exist. 2 story, 2 d.u. masonry building w/ basement.remove exist. lath/plaster to exist. wood studs and install new drywall. up-grade mep systems. replace exist…
Sc 2019 cbrc: remodel existing enclosed porch spaces to be open to the upper unit in 2 unit building. stairs in enclosed porch will be removed and replaced with floor structure. al…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 135'-0' ' (length). location: south and west side of the property.
Remove and replace existing side open wood porch and stairs per plan
Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of existing kitchen. separate electrical permit (# b200457507). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 14.175 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 5.7 kw. array output: 7.11 kw. location: roofs. icc distributed generation insta…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 15.17 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation…
Spr 2019 cbc: new construction of 1 1/2-story 2 car masonry garage of a single family residence, m.e. as per plans.(occupancy r5, construction type iiia: no change)
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.34 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 other air handling equipment(carrier 39m1201hpdl-u) . elec…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 5 kw. array output: 6.72 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation in…
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.