6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Interior build-out to existing retail space in type 1a construction building. proposed occupancy class b (barber shop). new interior partitions and existing toilets will remain as is. new plumbing, el...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 51'-0' ' (length). location: fence replacement for one side of backyard.
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101074219 to add 4th floor addition to top level dwelling unit at existing 3-story masonry mixed use building (occupancy types a-2 & r-5, type 3a construction). no cha...
Spr 2019 cbrc - deconvert basement and attic units and return building to single family home with duplex to basement and attic, new 2nd floor dormer extension and install rear wood deck to existing 1....
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: tuckpointing front elevation.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 10.8 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: electrical room,...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: rear house.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x17'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
Final reinstatement of permit# 100923876 inspection must be scheduled by july 2026 on permit no 100923876
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101074073. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type:...
Replacement of existing 1-story rear open wood porch as enclosed. no change in size/location. new stair configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type va construction)
Wreck and remove detached 1 story garage at rear of property. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, 2968 s throop st garage.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 189'-0' ' (length). location: rear yard.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 194'-0' ' (length). location: right side.
Self cert 2019 cbrc - new 11 x 15'-6" open wood deck per plans. architectural work.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement fire pump room.
Roof replacement project including minor mep work associate with the roof.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 70 ft., max. height: 225 ft. location: west elevation. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Spr 2019 cbrc: interor alterations to existing 3 story single family home to include renovation of existing kitchen and rear entry, replacement of 7 exterior door and windows within existing openings...
Spr 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing 1 story mercantile to convert from mercantile to dining (b occupancy, construction iib)
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.