6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 60. specific location: 1st floor.
Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), mezzanine, outside on pa...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 320 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repairs - front side and roof facing south.
Dds 2019 cbc: renovation and 1-story addition to existing 7-story building to create an 8-story multi-family residential development with 112 units, fitness center, landscaped courtyard, and 24 indoor...
Spr 2019 cbc; existing 2 story, 2 unit brick building. replace existing rear 2 1/2 story open wood porch and roof. same size and location as previous. all work per approved architectural plans. occup....
For permit 101071247: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit ce...
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
Revision to permit 101062345 for addition of new structural beams and columns in order to address a discovered condition which became apparent during demolition work. existing and proposed uses are sa...
Permit expires on 06/08/2026 erection starts: 4/1/2026, erection ends: 9/28/2026. united centertent- reinstate permit 101077545, self-cert, 180 day event (4/1/2026-9/28/2026) erect one (1) 16.4x50 (5m...
Spr 2019 cbrc: exterior repairs to damaged column; tuck point existing brick on masonry elevations; as required; address building citations.(occupancy: m, construction type iia)
Permit expires on 06/10/2026 erection starts: 4/13/2026, erection ends: 4/15/2026. self cert. cbc 2019. 30ft x 30ft tent for the fifa world cup trophy tour on april 14 and 15, 2026 at gallagher way. s...
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: institutional. start date: 4/10/2026. end date: 5/10/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the...
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided blade sign on east elevation above storefront and connect to supplied leads.
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of existing ameriprise suite 3780 on 37th floor. work includes non-loading bearing interior partition, finishes, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. no stru...
Renovation existing building after fire, 10'x12' rear frame addition (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
2019 cbrc self-cert interior remodel of former 1-story retail space to medical services/dental office non-ambulatory care facility. work includes 11 treatment rooms, 2 offices, reception, waiting, ste...
Spr 2019 cbrc - revision to permit #101051247 to upgrade the electrical service from 200 amp to 400 amp (occupancy class r-5, contruction type iiia)
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior alterations of existing offices on floors 9, 10, 11 & 12. area of work 37,464 sq ft. no change to existing group b, business occupancy or existing construction type i-a.
*self cert 2019 cbrc* interior alterations to the 17th floor for trillium trading. scope of work includes demolition, interior partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, no structural...
For permit 101076368: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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.