6,773 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,773 permits
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x22'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
Installation of card readers on three(3) 2500lb capacity, 600fpm, passenger elevator(#3) 18-floor, passenger elevator(#5) 17-floor, passnger elevator(#6) 19-floor, pursuant to the scope of work submit...
Repair terra cotta and lintels per violations. remove existing recessed storefront and provide and install new storefront and foundation along south property line. replace existing awnings with new il...
Final reinstate permit no 100876269 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 100876269
Rle. wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building in the southeast corner of the lot
For permit 101076749: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 140'-0' ' (length). location: exterior of property - yard.
Reinstate permit no 101070035 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 101070035
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior wall.
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101042477 for interior alterations to subdivide space. work to include structural work as per plans. m-mercantile. iiia construction.
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: elec panel room, lobby, side of bldg.
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame coach house (rear only)
Replace third floor balconies. total qty: 8. replace facade brick from lintel to parapet total 1720 sq ft. new lintels for third floor openings.
For permit 101072640: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: residential. start date: 1/16/2026. end date: 1/16/2027. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the el...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: first and second floor.
Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 floor furnace(removing existing furnace, coil, and condenser installing a goodman furnace 100000 btu mod# grq5801005cn) 1 other cooling equipment(goodman 2 1...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. new permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. new permanent 125 amp service discon...
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.