6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 5.7 kw. array output: 0.0066 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation installer cert. #2...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 9.315 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: solar roof planes...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 9.315 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: solar roof planes...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel.
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include demo of soffit and drywall enclsoure around columns, add new partition wall, no structural work; replace door and plumbing fixtures at poweder room....
Line voltage electrical work. add 4 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: unit # 2.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 2/1/2026. end date: 3/3/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electri...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Spr 2019 cbrc - remove and replace existing rear wood porch with new steel porch (for existing 3 story building with basement) & new masonry garage w/ roof deck and stairs (construction type iii-a, us...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 30 . lighting outlets: 20. specific location: basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor.
Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of kitchen and two bathrooms, work to include replacement of plumbing fixtures and electrical with associated piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-resi...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 5.74 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: solar roof plane...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: apartment 12a.
Spr 2019 cbc: interior renovation/alterations and repair of existing two units and establish general retail sales use at 1st floor, replace rear porch. and add bedroom in 2nd & 3rd floor units for 3 s...
For permit 101076042: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no 101076229. locations: 0 residen...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: meter, service conductor, main panel, e...
Spr 2019 cbc: renovation of existing 2 story w/ basement commercial building and construction of new 2 story w/ basement addition for birth center w/ 3 parking spaces and associated site work; change...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 322 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 17th floor.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman gr9s960604c in basement) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repl...
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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