6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
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 repair/replace drywall, plumbing and finishes in single family residence (electrical on separate permit). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residentia...
For permit 101075095: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Cbc 2019 spr: interior renovations & remodeling at existing first floor gallery. replace bathroom fixtures, counters, cabinets & fixtures. new lighting throughout. plumbing & electrical repairs. furna...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 9.5 kw. array output: 0.01025 kw. location: roof solar. icc distributed generation installer cert...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 27 . lighting outlets: 7. specific location: garden unit - electrical panel in common area.
Cbrc 2019: alteration - level 2 existing single story warehouse as indicated: new facade face brick, new windows in existing former openings, new egress door on alley side. work limited to exterior as...
Dx-3 - sc 2019 crbc: renovation of existing three-story commercial building. no expansion by area; no change of occupancy. revisions to existing mep, interior partitions, and toilets. whitebox interio...
Self-cert 2019 cbc current use and occupancy is business zoning c1-1. interior renovation to existing commercial space as per plans.new bar/restaurant space and kitchen including new cooking equipment...
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alteration, new raised 2nd story deck & addition to existing building in a 2 story single family dwelling (occupancy r-5; type v-a construction (conditional permit subject to f...
Self-cert 2019 cbc: initial tenant buildout of unfinished tenant space on the 27th floor suite 2700. new partitions, lighting, ceilings, millwork, finishes, electrical power, ventilation and plumbing...
Spr 2019 cbc erect a 2 story type iia 2 story fully sprinklered religious building which includes an elevator and a 46 car parking garage on the ground level with a trash enclosure, as per plans. type...
Self cert permit for the first time build-out of an eight chair dental office within an existing first floor tenant space. 3,139 square feet of work area.
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to permit #101063460 to revise system size to 15.12 kw due to module swap in an existing 2.5 story building (occupancy r-3, type vb) as per plans.
Proposed green roof and interior alterations in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor restrooms in an existing 3 story office building, per plans. approved 01.29.2025.
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 4787sq. ft., excavation = no. location: basement garage.
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 4. specific location: 1st floor.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: work on the 22nd floor.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing...
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing dunkin dinging room, restrooms and service areas, replace casework, finishes, electrical and plumbing fixtures. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1...
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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