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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
Reface existing sign on north elevation of building
Rle. wreck and remove a 1 story metal building (storage)
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
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Spr 2019 cbc interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 1 story single family residence with basement.
Channel letters with faux neon interiors "motel bar" mounted to top of existing canopy on west elevation
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence only (front)
***hoist permit*** installation of temporary single 8000lbs rack and pinion construction hoist
1,600 amp electrical service upgrade. (class 1)
Remove and replace existing front open balconies as per plan. same size and location as existing.
Spr 2019 cbrc: in-kind replacement 3-story exterior rear open porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-2, type iiia construction).
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame coach house (rear)
Flat cut-out letters read beaumont's on east elevation elevation to the left of the doorway
For permit 101075115: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.7 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
For permit 101065097: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry building
For permit 101080561: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.