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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.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 13th floor.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 5.33 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 sq. ft., lintel qty. 2, max. length 4. location: third floor on both sides.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north, east west elevation and garage.
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. new permanent 20…
Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 8 sq/ft; n/w lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior walkway of sidewalk.
Replace existing brick gable wall with new frame wall per plan. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, replace existing facade
Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of new 23.92 kw solar pv system and associated electrical work on roof of existing 1-story building, as per plans (occupancy group: f-1; type iiib const…
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 55 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: garage door on the dock.
Proposed replacement of rear wood deck for two story brick and frame towo story brick and frame residence with basement as per plans
Sc 2019 cbc erect a 2 story type va frame single family residence with a basement, a detached two car garage, roof deck and pergola. new privacy 6-foot-high fence at rear and iron…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). location: east side of the lot..
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: 1st -2nd floor.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 75 sq. ft., lintel qty. 2, max. length 3. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. ft., excavation = no. parapet rebuilding:…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 9.43 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 140 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.