6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: all elevations.
Dds cbc 2019 full building permit for 13-story building with 121 dwelling units and first floor garage.. sprinkler system under seperate permit. (occupancy group r-2; type 1a construction) consultant...
Self-cert 2019 cbc current use and occupancy is residential, r5, zoned rt4; new use and occupancy-same, residential, r5 zoned rt4. scope of work includes: replacement of existing concrete steps with a...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: main level.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 21 circuits. receptacle outlets: 21 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
For permit 101071521: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Double-faced projecting sign reads willow automotive on east elevation
Spr - 2019 cbc: renovation of existing iiib masonry multi-family resdience, addition of 4 new dwellings to existing 4 dwelling units (8 du total), renovation & repair to exterior masonry walls. replac...
Proposed 3 car garage w/roof deck serving an existing 2 story sfr w/basement, per plans.
Proposed 2 story sfr w/basement, 5' front iron/6' side wood fence, and 2 car garage w/roof deck and pergola, per plans.
Interior white box fit out for a future retail tenant. work to include electrical, plumbing, hvac and finishes.
Spr 2019 cbc - addressing violation pertaining to work performed without permit at an existing 2-story multi-family frame residence with basement
2019 cbrc:rehabilitation of existing 1-1/2 story frame single family residence as per plan. certified plan corrections.
New two story single family home with basement, front stair, rear patio, detached two car garage with stairs, rooftop deck, and pergola ( occupancy r-5, contruction type 5a)** conditional permit subje...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration of interior office suite on floor 4 in an existing 12 story building (occupancy group b / type 1a construction)
Self cert 2019 cbrc interior alterations **demo only**to suite 1500 and 3300. work includes removal of interior walls, finishes, millwork, plumbing, ceiling grid, light fixtures, electrical outlets, a...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101064417 to include the replacement of an existing tin ceiling on the 1st floor business unit and replace with a new 5/8" gypsum board ceiling. the original pe...
Interior buildout on a vacant 8,888 sq. ft. suite in a multi tenant floor within a fully sprinklered high rise office building. selective interior non-structural demolition, (n) non-structural partiti...
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations at kitchen and bathrooms to include mep work and a new rear wood deck for the existing 2 story single family type iiia masonry residence, as per architectural plans....
Self-cert suite 1040: partial demolition of existing tenant build out, architectural scope of work to include new partitions, millwork, lighting, and finish work where applicable. overall scope also i...
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.