6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Sc cbc 2019cps school - no change in usebathroom and storage room renovation in existing cps elementary school building. relocation and renovation of existing staff room.zoning: rs-3construction: i-bo...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc. interior renovation to existing single family residence and new frame dormer addition in existing 2 story masonry building with basement (r-5 occupancy, iii-a construction)
Fire and water damage repairs to existing two story split-level sfr with basement (occupancy r-5, construction va) and interior alteration including electrical, plumbing and hvac work. all work sae as...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in existing office building on the 5th floor, office suite 500. new partitions, doors, ceilings, lighting, millwork, and finishes. new electrical, mechanical...
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of lobby for existing commercial space of a 6 story commercial building. all work as per plans. (occupancy: b; const. type: iiia)
For permit 101080506: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: terminal and ticketing back of house.
Spr 2019 cbc. erect a new 2 story with basement single family frame residence with 2 car attached garage and front patio. new fencing. all work as per plans.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of electrical, plumbing and finishes. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen and bathrooms only
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovation in existing basement (2du), at existing 2-story brick building (6du). mechanical, electrical, plumbing per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections...
Work is to include construction of an elevated transit station on the loop elevated line at state street and lake street, and also improvements at the lake red line subway station. the work for the el...
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage
For permit 101078271: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101081722. locations: 19...
Self-cert: alteration level 3 - (revision to permit # 101045236 issued on 06/26/2024) interior alteration plans to single family residence.existing use: single family residence, proposed use: single f...
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '.
Permit expires on 06/09/2026 erection starts: 4/25/2026, erection ends: 4/26/2026. self cert - cbc 2019. 1 - 40ft x 80ft tent for the eventage ms walk on april 26 2026 at soldier field - south parking...
For permit 101067401: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s),...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
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.
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