6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
Non-lit double-sided blade sign on north elevation
Repair of existing communication equipment. location: 6th floor office spaces for av install of displays.
Scope: nonstructural interior work: replace plumbing, electrical and finishes (no changes to layout). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only-apartment 1 only.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: basement parking...
For permit 101067177: replacement general contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certi...
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x22'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 16'-0' '.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Reinstate permit no 101070035 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 101070035
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 9, max. length 9. parapet rebuilding: 127 sq. ft. location: exterior walls all four sides.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Temporary basement shoring, no other work to be performed. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. separate permits will be required for all oth...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: meter, service conductor, main panel.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101073360. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type:...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: unit 4002.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: it's one floor only floor worked on..
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior alteration of existing 15th floor common areas (elevator lobby, corridors, and restrooms) and tenant suite entry, including interior nonstructural demolition, new partitio...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
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.