6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
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…
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: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 15.17 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: 14.175 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation…
Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of existing kitchen. separate electrical permit (# b200457507). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen.
Remove and replace existing side open wood porch and stairs per plan
Purpose: new/replacement installation. chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 135'-0' ' (length). location: south and west side of the property.
Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger car 8e, 4000lbs capacity, 37 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007181).
Replacement of hoist cables on four(4) 3500lb capacity, 10-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevators(#5-#8), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100051528)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: units 4f and 4r.
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#9), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev000684)
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: tenant interior.
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation of an existing one-story building for the build-out of ice cream shop and office space (type iii-a construction, b business occupancy).
For permit 101072948: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 154'-0' ' (length). location: install a new fence enclosing the entire property.
Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator car 22, 5000lbs capacity, 13 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007128).
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 boiler - hot water(crown velocity boiler). electrical work under this permit = no .locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential un…
Revision to permit #101068937. work to include system size increased from 140.98 kwdc to 141.5 kwdc. modules & inverters change along with the layout. as per plans. occupancy:resid…
Removal of behind home plate wheelchair lift with new one being installe3d under permit #101078954.
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.