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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
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: repair on all apartments and hallway.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc. interior alteration of an existing sports and recreation spa on the first floor and lower level of a seven story heavy timber construction building. scope of w…
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 space…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 9.43 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 903 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roof of residence. il roofing contractor license: 104.02006.
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Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 7.6 kw. array output: 11.2 kw. includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. loca…
Dds 2019 cbrc: aa ord concourse renovation. permit for interior renovation. initial tenant build-out of space at concourse l. american airlines lounge which includes lounge seating…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.07 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: building and garage masonry work to remove violati.
Proposed 3rd floor dormer and interior renovations to deconvert from 3 dwelling units to 2, per plans,
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…
Interior renovation of existing single story brick building, convert business use to 8 residential dwelling units, provide new nfpa 13r sprinkler system and new parking to address…
Spr 2019 cbrc - proposed 2nd story addition and interior remodeling in an existing 1 story sfr w/basement, including mep work as per plans.**certified corrections subject to field…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 8.61 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Spr 2019 cbrc: addition & renovation to existing 2.5 story building existing kitchen to be renovated. construct new single-story addition with covered open porch. demolish existing…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. new permanent 10…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc - interior tenant buildout for business office on the 21st floor, including alterations to existing ventilation and new electrical work. no change in occupancy…
Spr 2019 cbrc: level 2 alteration to existing common space on floor 2 of a currently occupied 26 story fully sprinklered office building, including new partitions, finishes, fixtur…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 6.56 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior build out of existing 1-story retail space into personal service pilates athletic studio facility. construction will consist of primarily non-structur…