6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Repair or in-kind replacement of 48 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). locations: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit...
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace drywall and electrical (no mechanical work, no plumbing work). locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), first floor only
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for new 3-story + basement multifamily residence (occupancy group r-5, type v-a construction) (basement + 1st floor: unit 1, 2nd floor + 3rd floor + roof deck...
Interior alterations existing 6 story type 1a building, existing office and storage use. proposed work 2nd floor bathrooms, corridor, 7647 sf area of work to include new partitions, plumbing, electric...
Self cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story with no basement, 1 ground fl. retail space + multi-unit residential 3 d.u.'s above. an attached 2 car evse-ready private garage with 3 enclosed bi...
Installation of two(2) 3500lb capacity, 150fpm, passenger elevator(#1)6-floor, passenger elevator(#2) 5-floor, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(trane x5 80000 btu in furnace room (photo included). ac will not be changed at this time.) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations...
Reinstate permit no 101045691 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***april 2026*** on permit no 101045691
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
(spr / 2019 cbrc) foundation repairs / underpinning of existing 2-story residential building as per plans. (occupancy classification: r-5 / construction type: iiib)
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 27th & 28th floor.
For permit 101075722: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101063838. structural change from steel beams to lvl beams at roof framing; removal of existing electrical service board, replacement with new electrical board and re...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 3. specific location: exhibit floor.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 40 ft., max. height: 90 ft. location: northeast facade. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without correspond...
Repair of stress cracks at select interior columns. infill existing window well openings along south alleyway. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, interior stru...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 11 . lighting outlets: 11. specific location: whole building.
2019 spr adu north zone, 6 a.d.u. (at basement level) in an existing three story brick building with basement (convert property from 19 d.u. to 25 d.u.), interior alterations (including mep work) to e...
For permit 101018232: replacement electrical 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.