6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
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....
Replacing tenant panel in existing monument sign; 6 sq/ft double sided; n/e lot location; e/w facing text; chase
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s),...
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior buildout of a spec office space in existing 1-story warehouse. new partitions, electrical, ventilation, and plumbing work, as per plans. (occupancy group b, s-2, & a-3; type ii...
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: existing one-story framed one-family building. address violations to include but not limited to: rear wood stairs replace, front stairs repair, damaged eves,
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior remodel of an existing amenity area in an existing 44 floor condominium building.hospitality room, on 44th floor, with new finishes, lighting, and cabinets. men's and wom...
Illuminated flat wall sign; 3 sq/ft; s/w elevation - 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...
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...
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.
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...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: exterior rear of building.
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)
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 114'-0' ' (length). location: rear yard.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north alley elevation - fractures, loose and erdoe.
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....
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of water damaged drywall and exterior paneling at exiting rear one story frame addition. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior...
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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