6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. length: 40 ft., max. height: 190 ft. location: south elevation. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electrica...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 33 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: back of building/backyard, back of bui...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: all exterior elevations.
Spr cbc: fire restoration and code update/ interior alterations to existing 2 story frame w/ basement/ convert 3 du to 2 du/ replace front stair w/ new/ v-a construction/
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2300 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: entire roof. il roofing contractor license: 104020409.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 460 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior 2 story.
For permit 101071915: replacement general contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, outside of the house.
Spr- 2019 cbc-interior renovation of existing two (2) dwelling units first floor unit to be duplexed to existing basement, second floor unit to remain, only new furnace to be added. (occupancy class r...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 50 ft., max. height: 150 ft. location: all elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
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: back yard and ga...
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.4 kw. array output: 8.2 kw. includes 8.06 kwh energy storage system. location: solar panels on...
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 32 hydronic coil(direct coil 5w-02-7.5-08-18.0-1) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basem...
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(york - zt150n24r2b6lca1a2 - rooftop) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential uni...
Scope: roof recover. area: 48500 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: existing roof. il roofing contractor license: 104017138.
Revision to permit no: 101068954 spr 2019 cbrc: interior alteration of training rooms a & b within an existing single-story credit union (bank) building, including installtion of new recessed electric...
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electrica...
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 4/9/2026. end date: 5/9/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. the electrica...
Spr 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing i-2 occupancy spaces in the cardiology department of the 8th floor the existing feinberg/galter pavilion to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing. plumbing...
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.