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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.
7,951 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,951 permits
Line voltage electrical work. new temporary 100 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. receptacle outlets: 16 . lighting outlets: 8. specific location: outside back of bu…
Spr 2019 cbc - proposed 3 story/3 unit residence, 2 story rear porch, 5' front iron/6' side wood fences, and 3 space parking pad, per plans.**certified corrections subject to field…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2600 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: on the roof of the house. il roofing contractor license: 104020510.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: yes. special locking: no. monitoring type: city…
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Permit expires on 07/18/2026 erection starts: 5/18/2026, erection ends: 5/25/2026. self cert cbc2019 - mobile stage for the 2026 forever mine music festival at union park on may 23…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front side and rear facades.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: commercial. project area: 0.78 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may re…
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations of existing vacant ground floor retail suite including partial demolition of existing non-load bearing facade elements and construction of new glaz…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 7.38 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof p…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: service conductor.
Scps-2019 cbrc: revise to existing permit application #101056688-see revised 41. relocate mechanical room #1 and restroom #1 and #22. provide 4 additional hand sinks3. add 1 sewage…
Spr 2019 cbrc:address violations, same layout, replace existing plumbings lines, new eletrical, new furnace and ductwork in each unit - existing 3 story 3 unit brick residence (occ…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: service conductor,…
41 sq/ft illuminated wall sign; west elevation; chloe
Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to existing office space, suite 1680. interior work only. (occupancy group b - business; construction type 1a)
Spr 2019 cbc. new open steel/ wood pergola over existing garage rooftop deck.. all work as per plans.existing 2-story w/ basement sfr. (occupancy group r-5, type va construction).