6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101073432. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
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...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: electrical service.
Non-illuminated pin mounted prismatic letter business id to state "home court" with obama foundation logo
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...
Non-illuminated engraved in stone wall cladding business id sign to state "obama presidential center" with logo.
Installing a new box sign using existing electric for connection.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Self-cert 2019 cbrd: interior alteration of a second floor tenant space in an existing eight-story mixed-use (office/residential) building. no change to demising walls or common areas. occ group r-2;...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 12 . lighting outlets: 12. specific location: floors 1 - 3.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc - interior alteration of 300 sqft for business office on the 20th floor, including alterations to electrical & mechanical to divide one existing suite into two separate suites. (oc...
Proposed 2nd floor addition, rear deck, external improvements (replace siding) and interior alterations in an existing 1 story sfr, per plans.
Spr - 2019 cbc - interior renovation of existing 8 dwelling units and 1 commercial space at existing 8 dwelling units 3-story brick building w/basement (occupancy class m & r-2, construction type iiia...
Non-illuminated directional ground sign; 9 sq/ft; s/e lot location; e/w facing text - chase
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
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. (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...
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...
Scope: roof replacement. area: 6300 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: existing roof. il roofing contractor license: 104017812.
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...
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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