6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
Replacing tenant panel in existing monument sign; 6 sq/ft double sided; n/e lot location; e/w facing text; chase
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
Non-illuminated directional ground sign; 9 sq/ft; s/e lot location; e/w facing text - chase
Self-cert 2019 cbc.(face 1) 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...
Spr 2019, cbrc: existing front interior stairs from 1st floor to 2nd floor to be replaced as per plans to an existing 2 story building as single family residence. (construction class va, occupancy r-5...
Interior alterations existing 2nd floor bathrooms within 7 story type iv ht construction office building. 573 sf area of work including partitions, electrical, plumbing, & mechanical for proposed bath...
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...
Interior renovation of a 2-story walk-up apartment building.
Self certifcation project. 2019 cbrc: renovation of an existing masonry 2-story two-flat w/ a basement into a single family residence (occupancy group: r-5, construction type: iiib). scope includes re...
Illuminated flat wall sign; 25 sq/ft; north elevation - chase
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building including foundations
Illuminated flat wall sign; 3 sq/ft; s/w elevation - chase
For permit 101073060: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Iinstall two new face panels in the existing double face plyon display, face change only. the existing awnings to be re-cover with no graphics, text or logos
Tony's fresh market: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (north elevation facing parking lot) - 9'-7" h x 28'-3" w (271 sq ft); replaces dob # 100929781 issued 10/25/2021
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...
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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