6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of an existing shriners children's hospital to accommodate a new imaging suite with ct and mri.(occupancy group i-2; type ii-b construction) per plans **certified pl...
Spr 2019 cbrc: deconversion of an existing two flat into a three bedroom single family residence. interior alterations to the existing to include a full gut rehab of the cellar, first floor, and secon...
Business id sign of etched steel to state the pepper companies inc. over private property
Proposed 2 story sfr w/basement, rear patio, and 6' front iron/6' side wood fences, per plans: note: existing garage/driveway to remain.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: service.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 21'-0' ' x21'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-1' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: 1st floor entrance.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: front 2a.
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 225 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 1. electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. specific location...
Spr 2019 cbrc interior alteration to first floor and basement of single family residence. demolish rear porch. add window well. no change in layout or number of plumbing fixtures. (occupancy group r-3...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. install other. specific location: 53rd and 54the floors.
Existing 5 story mixed use building convert 2nd-5th floor of existing office space to 8 dwelling units (2 units/floor) w/ three existing to remain 1st floor food and beverage retail spaces, coffee sho...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: upgrade electrical service to 200 amp.
(ada bathroom modifications. remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077236. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101074536. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101075672. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
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...
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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