6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
For permit 101064962: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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),...
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...
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 1/23/2026. end date: 1/23/2027. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the elect...
Decommission/removal from service of one(1) 6000lb capacity, 10-floor, freight elevator(#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007089)
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing...
Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
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...
Remove existing sign, install new channel letters
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...
Central security agency: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w archer ave elevation) - 1'-3"h x 13'-6"w (17 sqft)
Installation of (1) face lit letters on panel wall sign for fresh thyme at 2500 n elston ave, chicago, il 60647.
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...
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.
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...
Reinstate permit no 100976217 must continue work and finalize inspections no later than july 2026 on permit no 100976217
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...
For permit 101076628: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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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