6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence and a detached masonry garage
Spr 2019 cbrc - modifications to existing garage per plans, occupancy group r-5 type 3b & 2b construction
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: back of building, backyard.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x22'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: hilton chicago o'hare.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: building exterior.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: interior/exterior.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: building exterior.
Spr 2019 cbc interior renovations to the 2 story, 2 dwelling unit type va frame building and replace the enclosed rear wood stairs, as per architectural plans. r5 occupancy type.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 10300 sq. ft. includes repair/replace occupiable roof. roof covering: other. location: roof top. il roofing contractor license: 104015129.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1100 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104012900.
Other administrative change associated with permit 101078888. details: revision to permit no 101078888 to revise address on permit per new house certificate issued april 10, 2025: 4425 s union ave.. a...
Removal of unpermitted wooden canopy. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, canopy removal
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 300'-0' ' (length). location: front yard and back yard.
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 3000sq. ft., excavation = no. location: floors 6,7,&8 of existing parking garage.
Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and electrical. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s)
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 292 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front elevation.
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.