6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: burglar alarm for the store.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 5.7 kw. array output: 0.0088 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation installer cert. #2...
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 9, max. length 6. parapet rebuilding: 75 sq. ft. location: front elevation.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 4.1 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roof planes of main house...
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: yes. special locking: no. monitoring type: city fire alarm box conn...
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), 1 non-residential unit(s),...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101074546. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101076674. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101068746. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101076334. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101073914. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:...
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 225 amp service disconnecting means.receptacle outlets: 2 .lighting outlets: 1.electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces.specific location: fi...
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 2; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 4. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s...
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 17; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
For permit 101076036: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
For permit 101066187: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 3. location: 2r kitchen pantry.
Wreck and remove rear enclosed porch only. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, enclosed porch.
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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