6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit # 101039285 to remove intended roof deck and all access to the roof deck and the removal of an uneccessary fire escape as per plans (occupancy groups r-2, m & s-2; ty...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 7 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: machine room.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3700 sq. ft., lintel qty. 10, max. length 5. location: exterior courtyard facade.
Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator car 9, 3500lbs capacity, 13 stops (28 floors), subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007139).
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 2/2/2026. end date: 3/4/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electri...
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 2/2/2026. end date: 3/4/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electri...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: electrical service.
Emergenct wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 sq. ft., lintel qty. 8, max. length 9. parapet rebuilding: 360 sq. ft. location: garage.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1500 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roof of building. il roofing contractor license: 104018348.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repairs.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. 13.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage system. specific loca...
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). location: fence.
For permit 101074160: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit ce...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locatio...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 14, max. length 6. location: masonry work & remove steeple per architect report.
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: supervising station . s...
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-3' ' x21'-3' '. gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
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.
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