6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Ada bathroom modifications. remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work.
Self cert cbrc 2019: renovation of an existing single story masonry building with basement and new wood framed deck in rear as per plans (occupancy r5; construction type iiia)
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...
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:...
Spr 2019 cbc - new 2 story with basement 2 dwelling unit building, with front stair, rear 2 story wood deck with stair, and detached 3 car garage (occupancy r-5; construction type 5a)
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 14; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: installation of voice/data cabling and sound maski.
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.)
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...
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...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 140'-0' ' (length). location: exterior of property - yard.
2019 cbrc: renovation to an existing 2 story 3 dwelling unit building interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems (occupancy g...
2-d, vinyl poster covering portion of window - job requires labor and equipment to mount sign on window face.
Spr 2019 cbrc: repairs to the 2nd and 3rd floor existing bay windows on the east facade of the existing 3-story mix-use building and replacement of additional (6) windows, same size and same location...
Proposed 2nd floor addition, rear 2 story addition, replace rear deck, and interior remodeling in an existing 1 story sfr w/basement, per plans.
Proposed 2 car garage, interior renovations to duplex basement/2st floor of an existing 2 story/2 unit residence, per plans.
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence (front only)
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.