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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
Change of owner for permit 101069042. new owner listed on this permit.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement & 2nd floor.
Modernization of only hydraulic passenger elevator, 3000lbs capacity @ 125fpm, 3 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevat…
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 70 ft., max. height: 205 ft. location: smoke stack. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 30 . lighting outlets: 7. specific location: 1st story.
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Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: side of home by the meter.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n…
For permit 101042400: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: assembly. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Scope: roof recover. area: 1500 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: rooftop. il roofing contractor license: 104020190.
Scope: non-structural interior alteration to existing office suite 2620 for new open huddle and cafe area, wellness room, and entry modifications. scope includes demo, new non-load…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
2019 cbc spr: interior renovation to convert existing office two new dwelling units on the second floor of an existing two-story building (r-3 residential & m-mercantile occupancy)…
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 260 ft., max. height: 100 ft. location: all exterior facade elevations. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1400 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: work on the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104000191.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 12. parapet rebuilding: 500 sq. ft. location: masonry walls; parapets; porch.
Spr 2019 cbrc: conversion of existing 22 d.u. r-2 use to r-1 hotel use, construction type 3a to remain, new occupancy r-1 per plans (life safety systems, sprinkler and fire alarm u…
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-r…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 1st floor business.