6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration, deconversion from 3du to 2 du and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement building. replace existing rear enclosed and open por…
Cps school - no change in use. interior alteration of existing 1st floor boys and girls toilet rooms and 1st floor gym unisex toilet room. modify existing electrical, mechanical, a…
Self cert 2019 cbrc - new construction of a 3 story frame 3 dwelling unit residence with 3 story open rear porch.(occupancy classsification r5; iiib type construction)
Self-cert 2019 cbrc. interior alteration of existing corridors and restrooms on the 8th floor of an existing office space in an 8 story commercial building. no change in occupancy…
Spr 2019 cbrc: proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/ground floor type a unit and roof deck, rear 3 story stair to roof deck, 5' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 2 space parking…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations of existing office space, suite 2100. interiors work only. no work to egress system. (occupancy group b-business; type 1a construction)
Ascione on the point: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (s shore dr elevation) - 1'-11" h x 8'-4" w (16 sq ft)
Self cert 2019 cbrc - new construction of 3 story frame 3 dwelling units residence with a 3 story open rear porch(occupancy classification r5)( iiib type construction )
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. ft., excavation = no. location: west elevation.
Spr 2019 cbc:interior alterations to basement, bathroom fixture replacements in units 301 and 302, and reconfiguration of unit a from a one-bedroom to a studio at existing 3 story…
Sc / 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101077046 for modifications to the electrical room in the ground floor restaurant (lou malnati's) in an existing 10-story residential building as…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations / interior demolition of existing restaurant space at grade to white box shell including removal of existing partitions, millwork, and associated p…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 8th floor office space. no change to existing use. (occupancy b/ construction type 1a)
Baskin robbins: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (n western ave elevation) - 2'-0"h x 10'-6"w (21 sq ft)
For permit 101076462: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 300 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 space…
Self cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of an existing 2-story single-family residence with a new rear 1 story addition. the existing rear deck will be demolished and replaced with a new d…
Self certification 2019 cbc. exterior remodel to an existing gas station mart. new brick veneer, new brick/ parapet walls and replacing roofing material to an existing gas station…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant interior alterations to an existing second floor dentist office to convert into a retail store for the groomsman suit, inc. dba suitshop, as per plans.…
Sc 2019 cbc interior alteration at first floor. new partitions, in existing retail store operation area. build out 500 sf accessory coffee kitchen, renovate restroom to be ada comp…
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.