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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.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 400 ft., max. height: 450 ft. location: north elevation. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not val…
Exterior front lit channel letters 7'x19' _capital one sign
Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "big city optical" on south elevation, connecting to existing customer leads only - sign b
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 19.85 kwh lithium ion energy storage system. specific locat…
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 kwh lithium ion energy storage syste…
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front porch and front steps.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane 5ycc4060a1115a) 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane ysk090a3s0h0003) . electrical work under this permit = no . loc…
Sc 2019 cbc. erect a 2 story wd frame single family residence with basement and access to roof top deck, a detached 2 car garage w/ roof deck, pergola and metal access stair. to in…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: mechanical room.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2068 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: main building reroof. il roofing contractor license: 104.01899.
Dds 2019 crbc: work is for interior demolition of nonstructural interior partitions and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at an existing 4-story masonry building. consul…
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry/frame residence
For permit 101067776: replacement general contractor. additional electrical contractor. additional plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contrac…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north, south, and west exterior facades..
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 15.75 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: r…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: repair exterior masonry walls.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 6th floor conference and office rooms (colleges and universities) to buildout new offices, reception and conference rooms. sco…
Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "big city optical" on east elevation, connecting to existing customer leads only - sign a
Spr 2019 cbrc: second floor dormer legalization at east & west elevation to an existing single family residence in a 2-story frame building w/ basement, repairs to an existing fron…
Spr 2019 cbrc - renovation of existing 2 story brick/frame residence, removing part of existing house in the back and adding new 2 story frame addition new mansard roof with 4 dorm…