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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
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1 sq. ft., lintel qty. 50, max. length 4. location: facade.
For permit 101039780: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
West tower crane permit for the installation and operation of a peiner sk-415 freestanding crane, as per plans.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 15000 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: all levels of roof structure. il roofing contractor license: 104000018.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 5. location: front and back facades.
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Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 167'-0' ' (length). vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). wood fence - 6'-0' ' (hei…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 30 . lighting outlets: 16. specific location: first and second floor.
2019 cbrc:interior repairs of the existing dwelling unit in the existing townhouse to address water damage no mechanical work.
Sc cbc 2019cps revere esrevision to permit 101079054 to add stacked washer/dryer to ground floor
Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of new 28.98 kw solar pv system and associated electrical work on roof of existing 1-story building, as per plans (occupancy group: f-1; type iiib const…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101027746. affects: 81 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plum…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north east and south elevation.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. length: 135 ft., max. height: 250 ft. location: all elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not vali…
Spr 2019 cbrc - renovation of existing 1 story frame and stucco sfr new 2nd floor frame addition, new frame 2 car garage and concrete parking pad, new front porch,new rear deck/sta…
Sc 2019 cbrc alternations to existing tenant space, suite #717, within existing 1-story building. alterations include interior demolition, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and arch…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 13.2 kw. location: electrical. icc distributed generatio…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 14.96 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. loc…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101078813. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…