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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. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: garage.
Install new permanent non-illuminated flat cut out acrylic wall sign onto south wall of building above entrance facing w 87th st
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 70'-6' ' (length). location: side yards and back yard.
Change of owner for permit 101080325. new owner listed on this permit.
Remove and replace existing wood posts and beams and install new concrete footings in the basement of an existing 6 unit two story masonry residential unit
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Installation of one (1) single-sided externally illuminated sign panel on west elevation of building and connect to supplied leads.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 s…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: building exterior.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alteration, fire damage repair and 1-story rear addition to existing 1 story w/ basement single family residence. new side wood frame porch and stairs (occu…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 70'-0' ' (length). location: back yard.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 53'-0' ' (length). location: eastern side of the property line.
Erect one (1) backlit sign mounted on exterior wall
Scope: roof replacement. area: 3500 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104018300.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior brick work.
Spr 2019 cbrc: porch work only: replace existing open rear wood porch only, with new, same size/ location. no work @ side-rear enclosures. all work per plans, code & subject to fie…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: 1st floor.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 31st floor.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 240 sq. ft. location: masonry repair work.
Installing a new 2 sided led sign using existing electrical access to connect the sign.
Sc 2019 cbrc: add new pergola & trellis to existing private rooftop deck for unit 4a on existing 4-story, 6-unit masonry building (occupancy types b & r-2, type 3a construction). n…