6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101073851. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:...
Reinstate permit no 100990339 must continue work and or request inspection no later than march 2026 on permit no 100990339
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 10; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
For permit 101045347: replacement other contractor. additional other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1200 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104020313.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 1/29/2026. end date: 1/29/2027. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the elect...
For permit 101076753: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc - tenant buildout of 5,406 sqft for business office along with a lighting upgrade and new finishes for 1,934 sf of the common corridor and elevator lobby on the 12th floor. scope i...
Proposed 2nd floor addition and interior renovations in an existing 1 story sfr, per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). roof: nonstructural repair. il roofing contractor license #104017639.
For permit 101029740: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to repair/replace drywall, plumbing and finishes in single family residence (electrical on separate permit). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residentia...
Spr 2019 cbrc. interior renovation of two unit building with duplexing the 2nd & 3rd floors, replacing front stairs with adding new front stairs and new roof over the garage. all work as per plans.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman gas furnace 75) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior co...
Spr 2019 cbrc: addressing building violations in an existing 1 story brick, mixed use building. existing m and r-2 occupancies, no change in occupancies.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage system. specific locat...
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include upgrades to electrical and plumbing in living room, kitchen and bathroom. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apt 804.
Spr 2019 cbrc - demolish enclosed porch, open porch and frame addition on the east elevation of a 2 story masonry residential building. construct a replacement 2 story open frame porch same size and l...
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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