6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
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.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: existing 1-story building..
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.
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior remodel of kitchen, bathroom & powder room within condo unit 21a in existing multi-story multi unit residential building. no change to demising walls or common areas. (occupancy...
Spr 2019 cbrc replace mechanical system to the existing 2- story w basement single family residence with no change in use as per plans. (no plumbing work under this permit.)
Installing non-illuminated canopy sign; 17 sq/ft; south elevation; windermere
For permit 101072640: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Self cert: the whitehall paris baguette bakery interior build out from existing hotel support service space with associated architecture, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.
Self cert 2022 cbc new rear addition, new second floor addition and interior alterations to an existing single family residence.
2019 cbrc spr. new front wood steps & landing (same size, same location as existing). existing roof to remain. for existing brick & frame 2 story frame single family residence with basement (constrict...
Installing outdoor pole sign
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior kitchen and bathroom renovation, no change to existing occupancy, exiting or square footage (occupancy: r-5; const. type: va)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 64 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 26th floor.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical.
Repair of existing communication equipment. location: 6th floor office spaces for av install of displays.
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.