6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
Scope: nonstructural interior bathroom renovation, changing tub to shower, alterations include replacement of walls, rough in plumbing and electrical, with new fixtures and finishes.locations: 1 resid...
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1200 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104020823.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location...
For permit 100979059: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 16; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(...
Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locatio...
State street chocolates, llcnew interior illuminated id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: state streads: fresh delights
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 16, max. length 5. location: front & east elevation; exterior work.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: all floors.
Install 2' by 4'4-1/4" illuminated channel letters reading "the north face (logo)" on the west elevation connecting to existing electric
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repair work.
Install 2' by 4'4-1/4" illuminated channel letters reading "the north face (logo)" on the west elevation connecting to existing electric
State street chocolates, llcnew interior illuminated id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: state streads: rocky mountain chocolate factory
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 2000sq. ft., excavation = no. location: rear parking deck.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101076230. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Self cert: interior demolition of floors from 3 to 22 per plans to existing office spaces. no structural demolition. no change to exiting (ia construction type)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main floor.
Replacing sign banner; west elevation, most third south of four; 156 sq/ft - walgreens
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101047421. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:...
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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.
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