6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Alteration of existing communication equipment. alteration of 1 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. location: existing wireless communication facility.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 154'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
For permit 101076628: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Modernization of one(1) 3500lb capacity, 2-floor, 110fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev018225)
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to an existing 6th floor office space as per plans. scope of work includes interior demolition, installation of new non-load-bearing partitions, renovation of...
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior remodeling to existing 2-unit frame residence to include work in ground floor level only including new framing, electrcal, plumbing, hvac, concrete slab, foundation work, and s...
Ace hardware: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (south elevation facing parking lot) - 4'-0"h x 9'-1"w (36 sqft)
Teddy's ice cream: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (n damen ave elevation) - 4'-0"h x 11'-0"w (44 sqft)
Reinstate permit no 100976217 must continue work and finalize inspections no later than july 2026 on permit no 100976217
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 1/22/2026. end date: 1/22/2027. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the elect...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 240 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior back of property.
Spr 2019 cbrc: partial interior remodel of existing basement for existing 2-story, type va frame, 33' ht., 3-unit residence with existing basement, existing attic space, and existing detached type va...
Installation of (1) face lit letters on panel wall sign for fresh thyme at 2500 n elston ave, chicago, il 60647.
Central security agency: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w archer ave elevation) - 1'-3"h x 13'-6"w (17 sqft)
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). repair...
Remove existing sign, install new channel letters
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. 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 electri...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101076581. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 5.85 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: rooftop and ex...
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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