6,754 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,754 permits
For permit b200457866: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
State street chocolates, llcnew interior illuminated id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: state streads: fresh delights
For permit 101065831: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 400sq. ft., excavation = no. location: garage below building.
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 15'-0' ' (length). location: fence in rear.
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),...
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: west side of building).
Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall and finishes in bedroom (that is adjacent to the bathroom) and kitchen. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit #2...
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Remove unpermitted rooftop deck and stairs and restore to original state. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop and stair removal.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),...
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: main building.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 75'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
For permit 101073326: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
South elevation: 4' x 3'-6" led illuminated mcdonald's logo "arch"
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 5. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 60sq. ft., excavation = no. location: front facade.
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing showroom - suite 333 to include general construction, electrical and plumbing. no mechanical or structural work to be performed. locations: 0 resid...
Sign 1 of 3. d/f blade sign - illuminated - east elevationremove existing, install new, paint cabinet and supports with sw 7067 city scape
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2140 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: residential home - roof. il roofing contractor license: 104017232.
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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