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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: 30 . lighting outlets: 7. specific location: 1st story.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: side of home by the meter.
Installation of new stand-alone fire recall system, updatesd to city of chicago 2018 elevator code, on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 3-floor, passenger elevator(only), pursuant to the sc…
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 70 ft., max. height: 205 ft. location: smoke stack. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: tuckpoint south elevatiom.
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Change of owner for permit 101069042. new owner listed on this permit.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). location: backyard fence.
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.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). location: the new fence will be on 108th street side.
Inground pool installation at rear yard without plumbing connections, 14'2" x 27'3" x 6'. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, backyard.
Proposed steel pergola and tile decking on roof of existing 5 story mixed use building (8 d.u. and 2 commerical uses), per plans.
For permit 101060120: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement mason contractor. replacement mason contractor. replacement other contractor. r…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: suite 700.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing other. specific location: basement, first floor and second floor.
For permit 101042400: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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: 50 sq. ft., lintel qty. 13, max. length 13. parapet rebuilding: 200 sq. ft. location: courtyard.
Proposed 2 space parking pad, modifications to front porch, removal of 2nd floor dormers, replace basement stairs, rear stairs, and internal renovations to convert existing 2 story…
Spr 2019 cbrc: playground and poured-in-place rubber surface replacement, partial pavement replacement, new security camera to building entrance at cps stone scholastic academy. oc…
Suitshop: internally illuminated halo-lit wall sign on backer (e cedar st elevation) - 2'-0" h x 10'-6" w (21 sq ft)