6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
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....
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...
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building including foundations
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of the building masonry rehabilitation.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 4600 sq. ft. includes repair/replace occupiable roof. roof covering: other. location: rear patio concrete pad.. il roofing contractor license: 104019077.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(heil n96msn0801716a closet) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), furnace clo...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific locat...
Modernization of one(1) 1800lb capacity, 6-floor, 100fpm, freight elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007657)
Installing illuminated projecting blade wall sign; south elevation; e/w facing text; 10 sq/ft fedex
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...
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s),...
For permit 101074411: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior remodel of an existing amenity area in an existing 44 floor condominium building.hospitality room, on 44th floor, with new finishes, lighting, and cabinets. men's and wom...
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence
Spr 2019 cbrc - renovation to existing 2-unit, two-story, residential coach house. project calls for new layouts for both units, masonry repairs to existing brick walls, construction of a new roof, an...
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing other. specific location: office side.
Proposed 2nd floor addition, rear deck, external improvements (replace siding) and interior alterations in an existing 1 story sfr, per plans.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101078621. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
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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