6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:b200461403. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special locki...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077887. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: unit#2710, p-spt...
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall only at 3rd flr existing bathroom, no electrical or plumbing in scope. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom 260sqf...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior of building above fd&c connection.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 107'-0' ' (length). location: side yard entry gate, backyard perimeter.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x15'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 4'-0' '.
Install 4" by 8' by 4" double-sided arrow with marquee-type led accent bulbs on tail and head on top of two (2) 65-1/2" by 96" sign faces to read "tune (flash icon) up bar" including telescopic change...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: all floors.
Reinstate permit no 101044734 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on pemrit no 101044734
Reinstate permit no 101029615 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***july 2026*** on permit no 101029615. separate admin change require to update contractor.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1300 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: roof replaced. il roofing contractor license: 104018311.
Spr 2019 cbc. erect a new 2 story single family residence w/ basement, rear patio. detached 2 car frame garage with roof deck and 2 evse-ready parking spaces. install 6 feet high wood and iron fence....
Spr 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing kitchen per plans, including replacement of existing furnace and new condenser for cooling. (occupancy: r-3; const. type: 5a)
Spr 2019 cbrc: alterations and change of occupancy from r-3 to r-2 of existing 2-story building with basement and unfinished atic rectory building to convert to a 9 dwelling units residential building...
Reinstate permit no 100960848 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***july 2026*** on permit no 100960848. separate admin change required to update contractor
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of the building masonry rehabilitation.
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wood fence - 5'-9' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 10'-0' ' (length). location: perimeter side and rear yards.
Replacement of existing 3-story rear open wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
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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