6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing...
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...
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.
Non-illuminated engraved in stone wall cladding business id sign to state "obama presidential center" with logo.
Reinstate permit no 101044734 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on pemrit no 101044734
Illuminated flat wall sign; 25 sq/ft; north elevation - chase
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: all floors.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 6.3 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. location: rooftop and ext...
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...
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 20 ft., max. height: 360 ft. location: 5th & 6th stories - units 503 and 602. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not va...
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.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1900 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104012900.
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....
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: clear channel t3@h1.
Reinstate permit no 100998228 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 100998228
Reinstate permit no 101030700 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***june 2026*** on permit no 101030700. separate admin change require to update contractor
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...
Non-illuminated pin mounted prismatic letter business id to state "home court" with obama foundation logo
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1300 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: roof replaced. il roofing contractor license: 104018311.
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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