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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.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 255 e 103rd.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 6 boiler - hot water(lochinvar ftx1000n) . electrical work…
Spr 2019 cbrc: in-kind replacement 1-story exterior front wood open porch at existing coach house. no change in size/location/configuration. occupancy group r-5 type iiia construct…
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only (no electrical work, no mechanical work under this permit). locations: 1 residential…
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Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, backyard…
For permit b200462944: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 30, max. length 8. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 400sq. ft., excavation = no. parapet rebuildi…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
Spr 2019 cbc:interior and exterior remodeling of three (3) existing two-story residential buildings containing a total of thirty-four (34) dwelling units as per plan.
Spr 2019 cbrc: remove and replace existing rear enclosed frame porch and stairs with open steel porch for an existing 4 floors 8d.u. brick building per plan.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. receptacle outlets: 32 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement, through…
Spr 2019 cbrc: remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
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 n…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: assembly. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: park/recreation. project area: 0.99 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work m…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…