6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch as per plan.
Change of face, east tower, remove old vinyl replace with new vinyl (on-premise)
Change of face, north tower, remove old vinyl replace with new vinyl (on-premise)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: both apartments.
We seek a sign permit to install (1) pair of "mattress firm" tenant panels on an existing pylon. the signs are new lexan faces with applied vinyl.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 6 dwelling units in existing 2.5-story with basement brick building with new rear metal porch and stairs (occupancy r-2, construction type iiia)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
For permit 101065268: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit ce...
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...
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: work will be completed next to building.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: garage.
For permit 101066729: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: 1st floor interior and 4 exterior locations.
We seek a permit to remove existing bank of america sign and replace with new.
Spr - 2019 cbc - interior renovation of units 3713-3715 to expand the existing retail convenience store space on the first floor at existing 1-masonry building (occupancy class m, construction type ii...
Change of face, south wall, remove old vinyl and replace with new vinyl (mural)
For permit 101072362: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants...
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...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1700 sq. ft., lintel qty. 8, max. length 4. parapet rebuilding: 500 sq. ft. location: south/east & west (specifically) elevations.
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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