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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
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add office and powder room at heated attic level with associated plumbing and electrical.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residen…
Permit expires on 07/21/2026 erection starts: 6/8/2026, erection ends: 8/24/2026. self cert. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2025 permit 101069617 for the 2026 hi-five sports camp chica…
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 14000 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: roof surface. il roofing contractor license: 104.01409.
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Scope: roof replacement. area: 582 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: on the roof top of building. il roofing contractor license: 104018798.
Self-certification 2019 cbrc: interior alteration of existing office space in an existing high rise office building. the scope of work includes minor demolition of non load bearing…
Spr 2019 cbrc: repair fire/water damage with limited m.e.p. work as per plans, for existing front basement unit (no work to other 4 d.u.'s) of a 3 story w/ basement masonry buildin…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101079788. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 30 ft., max. height: 85 ft. location: north and south. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid…
Spr 2019 cbrc: replace existing enclosed frame porch with new open frame porch.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement and east…
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 14 circuits. receptacle outlets: 36 . lighting outlets: 36. specific location: bsmt, 1st floor…
Spr 2019 cbc. interior alterations to the existing 3 story, 24 du type iiia masonry building which includes mep work, exterior improvements and replacing windows, as per architectu…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: union park.
Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 other air handling equipment(basement, mitsubishi svz-ap36nl) 1 other cooling equipment(backyard, mitsubishi svz-ap36nl) . electrical wor…
For permit 101077958: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Spr 2019 cbrc:** as per tibaldo email on 4/17/26 arch needs another review** interior alterations to existing 2 story building vacant (funeral home)with basement. scope to include…
Rle. wreck and remove a 2 story metal building