6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
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:...
Scope: roof replacement. area: 7500 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof top. il roofing contractor license: 104000268.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077989. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking...
North elevation: non-illuminated "pick up" sign
For permit 101078588: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Non-illuminated wall sign; south elevation ; 57 sq/ft; fannie may
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 6. location: exterior masonry walls.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior & exterior alterations to existing 1-1/2 story brick with basement s.f.r. replace rear open wood deck same location. architecture, hvac, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration per...
State street chocolates, llcnew interior illuminated id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: state streads: fresh delights
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 75'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: west side of building).
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 2000sq. ft., excavation = no. location: rear parking deck.
For permit 101067770: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: main building.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 5300 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: bldg roof. il roofing contractor license: 104017913.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s),...
Spr 2019 cbrc: remove exstg exterior frame deck and construct a new open frame landing and stair assembly on the south elevation of a 1 1/2 story frame residential building per plans
For permit 101061511: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Sign for business identification
Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101081721. locations: 31...
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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