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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
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: union park.
Replacement of machine and hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 6-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(middle school), pursuantr to the scope of work submitted.(100162941)59 w. nor…
Modernization of one(1) 3000lb capacity, 13-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#1), and one(1) 4500lb capacity, 11-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of wo…
Replace hydraulic jack unit on #2 passenger elevator, 3000lbs capacity, 5 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (100481013).
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: side of home by the meter.
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Scope: roof replacement. area: 3000 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: flat roof. il roofing contractor license: 104015212.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 30 . lighting outlets: 7. specific location: 1st story.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). landing: 17 square feet.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 70 ft., max. height: 205 ft. location: smoke stack. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
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…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: tuckpoint south elevatiom.
Change of owner for permit 101069042. new owner listed on this permit.
2019 self-cert cbc: full building permit for a new 1-story four (4) bay accessory vehicle parking garage as per plans. (occupancy group u; type iib construction) (structural peer r…
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.
Self-certification: erect a new three-story frame residential building consisting of one (1) dwelling unit at the first floor and one (1) duplex dwelling unit located at the second…
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 529 sq. ft., lintel qty. 9, max. length 11. location: all elevations.
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: mixed use. project area: 0.71 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may req…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…