6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
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...
Selfcert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 10th floor office space - suite 1000. no change to existing use. (occupancy b / construction type 1a)
Emergency wreck and remove an oversized masonry/frame garage only
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 21'-3' ' x24'-5' '. gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Install a set of illuminated channel letters on the storefront location (pearl nails)
Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "ui health mile square health center" on north elevation, connecting to existing customer leads only. - sign 1
Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "ui health mile square health center" on south elevation, connecting to existing customer leads only. - sign 2
Rear building: internal and external renovations in an existing 3 story/2unit residence, per plans. note, the front and rear stairs and decks of the rear building are not included in the scope of work...
Side-illuminated business id sign to state "graff". 8'-3" above grade.
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...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north elev replace 150lf of detoriorated facia.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: back wall, basement.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: suite 740n.
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
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Wall sign attached to the west wall facing west
Change of face, south tower, remove old vinyl replace with new vinyl (on-premise)
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101067186. affects: 46 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type...
(ada bathroom modifications. remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101074813. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
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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