6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
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...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101067647. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:...
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)
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.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of the building masonry rehabilitation.
Demolition of interior partitions and finishes in an existing 1 storystructure for future office and recreation facility. existing minorstorefront section to be removed and new door installed, all oth...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of an existing ground floor kitchen/ lab and second floor office conference room as per plans. work includes selective demolition, new non-load bearing partiti...
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
Sc 2019 cbc: interior tenant build-out in first floor of existing multi story mixed use building commercial space. the scope of work includes architectural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical. no cha...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 2, max. length 6. location: south and east facade.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: replacement of three (3) existing cooling towers with 3 new units of comparable weight and size on existing main roof including associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing work...
Replacing tenant panel in existing monument sign; 6 sq/ft double sided; n/e lot location; e/w facing text; chase
Self-cert 2019 cbc: 1st time buildout of common corridors and elevator lobbies on the 22nd, 38th, & 40th floors of an existing office building. new partitions, electrical and ventilation work, as per...
Permit expires on 03/05/2027 erection starts: 3/23/2026, erection ends: 3/01/2027. spr 2019 cbc: proposed temporary 65 x 80 x 25 tent for construction site support, safety huddles, and a designated br...
Self cert 2019 cbrc: select interior renovation of existing 16th floor office space. demolition of select non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, lighting, and mep in preparation for new layout....
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 40 ft., max. height: 90 ft. location: all elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without correspondin...
Self-cert 2019 cbc. (face 2) erect a 3-story, va wood-frame, fully sprinkled townhouse development. project consists of 2 faces, each containing 4 dwelling units, for a total of 8 townhouses. existing...
Tony's fresh market: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (north elevation facing parking lot) - 9'-7" h x 28'-3" w (271 sq ft); replaces dob # 100929781 issued 10/25/2021
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations on the 1st floor in existing 2-story building for a new indoor sports and recreation, participant recreational facility as per plans. (occupancy group a3; type iiib...
Self-cert 2019 cbc.(face 1) erect a 3-story, va wood-frame, fully sprinkled townhouse development. project consists of 2 faces, each containing 4 dwelling units, for a total of 8 townhouses. existing...
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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