6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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...
Wreck and remove masonry walls from an unfinished multi unit residence
Spr 2019 cbc. erect a new 2 story single family residence w/ basement and rear patio. new detached 2 car frame garage with roof deck and 2 (two) evse-ready parking spaces. install 6 feet high wood and...
Self cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement, roof access & attached garage. (occupancy r-5; type iii-a construction).
Replace 2 (two) 12" by 36" tenant panels reading "(logo) little caesars" facing north and south elevations
Permit process for front lit channel letter set over parking lot
Internally illuminated business id sign to state "migos fine foods" with logo. behind the glass. 2 of 2 signs.
For permit 101075063: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north elev replace 150lf of detoriorated facia.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 600 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: first floor.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(carrier 48fcea06a@a5-0a0a0 rooftop) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: suite 740.
Install double faced illuminated monument sign per drawing; includes plex black routed tenant copy with 2 color painted cabinet and panels; includes 3' by 2' screen area with 6mm pixel pitch "watchfir...
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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