6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
Decommission of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 2-floor, passenger elevator(victoria sercret), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#121316)
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building
Installation of internally illuminated (1) of (3) licensee lightbox for picnic at 850 w superior st, chicago il 60642.
Decommission of one(1) 750lb capacity, 2-floor, dumbwaiter, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#138635)
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: yes. monitoring type: supervising station . s...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 20. specific location: 1st floor commercial space.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 22 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement and backyard.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 2/1/2026. end date: 3/3/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electrica...
For permit 101075029: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Final reinstatement on permit no 100976212 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***april 2026*** no further reinstatement will be provided. separate admin change require to update g...
For permit 101053221: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
For permit 101069679: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: first floor.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station . spe...
Reinstate permit no 101061436 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***july 2026*** on permit no 101061436
Proposed 2nd floor rear decks/stairs, rear 6' iron fence, interior renovations in an existing 2 story mixed use building to convert ground space from retail and office space to new retail and convert...
Nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101078300. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-...
Installation of (1)10'7"l x 4'10"ht non-illuminated digitally printed vinyl text copy for awning refacing for bubble bob's at 5820 s western ave, chicago, il 60636.
Spr 2019 cbrc: repairs only - remove and replace two water risers in g-h and c-d tiers from basement to 25th floor including associated electrical work and drywall repairs. all work is same in kind an...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 sq. ft., lintel qty. 12, max. length 3. location: north elevation repair 12 lintels 3 feet long.
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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