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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.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
Line voltage electrical work. add 27 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 33 . lighting outlets: 24. specific location: first floor (only t…
Self cert 2019 cbrc interior alterations to suite 4625. work includes mew partitions, finishes, millwork, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, as per plans. no structural work. no…
Installation of one (1) single-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on south elevation of building and connect to supplied leads.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: industrial. project area: 34.47 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may r…
Suitshop: internally illuminated projecting sign with push-through elements (e cedar st elevation) - 5'-0" h x 2'-6" projection (13 sq ft)
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Line voltage electrical work. add 20 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: commercial space.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: unit 6.
Installing illuminated ground sign witn 23 sq/ft emc; east lot location; n/s facing text. johnson steam elementray
For permit 101081095: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Permit expires on 08/01/2026 erection starts: 6/19/2026, erection ends: 6/21/2026. cbc 2019. 2026 motoblot stage on s halsted st on june 19-21, 2026. 1-24x20 mobile stage with wing…
Line voltage electrical work. add 24 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: unit 15c.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1400 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roof replace. house only. il roofing contractor license: 104.01821.
Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (nortrh elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-5" h x 29'-0" w (70 sq ft)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel, exterio…
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration for new food tenant, plumbing modifications for new drains, alterations to include new partitions with electrical for new light fixtures an…
Scope: wreck and remove 1 story detached garage (no replacement). locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear of property.
Line voltage electrical work. new temporary 100 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
Installation of front lit channel letters at new era jewelry and coin (1452 w fullerton ave, chicago, il 60614)
Erect one (1) backlit sign mounted on exterior wall