6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). landing: 98 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
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...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Installation of non illuminated (1) aluminum cut out logos for picnic at 850 w superior st, chicago il 60642.
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation of an existing one-story with basement single-family residence, new front entry steps, new one story rear wood deck, new frame two-car garage, (type v-b constru...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing lighting. specific location: 1st 2nd and 3rd floor apartment units.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: kent chemical lab.
Sc / 2019 cbc: initial tenant buildout on the 11th, 12th, and 13th floor of an existing office building for a business use non-hazardous laboratory space with server room less than 150 sq.ft. to inclu...
Decommission of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 2-floor, passenger elevator(j. crew), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#138636)
Self cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101073069 for structural reinforecemnt to the roof and wall adjustments due to existing columns. b- business, ii-b construction. structural peer review include...
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs with expanded open porch and stairs per plan.
Reinstate permit no 101064713 must begin work and or request inspection no later ***august 2026*** on permit no 101064713
2019 cbrc: installation of two new unit heaters at existing 1 story commercial warehouse.
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 18-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(service #9), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100070391)
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101064854. revisions include an additional staff office, corridor, and additional sink in cafe space. (occupancy groups a2, a3, b; type ia construction)
Spr 2019 chicago rehabilitation code title 14r w/ april 2022 supplements: interior and exterior renovation and alteration work at the existing united airlines cargo facility warehouse, building 630 (o...
Installation of one (1) single-face illuminated cabinet sign copy "pvolve"
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 42'-0' ' (length). wrought iron fence - 3'-6' ' (height) x 56'-0' ' (length). location: front and side yard.
Reinstate permit no 101041867 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***june 2026*** on permit no 101041867
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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