6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(...
Reinstate permit no 101049597 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 101049597
Cps school, no change in use. monarcas elementary. the work consists of: roof replacement, masonry repairs, interior repairs, mechanical equipment replacement, exterior lighting, limited landscaping.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior of building above fd&c connection.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: unit#2710, p-spt...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101078431. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101069661. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 8'-0' ' (length). vinyl/pvc fence - 4'-5' ' (height) x 8'-0' ' (length). location: exterior fence.
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: yes. monitoring type: supervising station . s...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: all exterior & interior walls, chimney.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 141'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 16 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existin...
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: chimney repairs.
North elevation: 16'-5" x 2' led illuminated "mcdonald's"
Reinstate permit no 101060868 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***november 2026*** on permit no 101060868. separate admin change require to update contrator
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing security. specific location: interior and exterior.
For permit 101060925: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 75'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3770 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: side elevations.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 780 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: slope roof. il roofing contractor license: 104019777.
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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