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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.
11,766 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
11,766 permits
Installation of one (1) non-illuminated set of letters and logo to wall for learn charter - hunter perkins campus.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.07 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. location: roof…
Rosecrance therapies: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (n orleans st elevation) - 4'-0" h x 17'-5" w (70 sq ft); replaces dob # 100861262 issued 07/14/20…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 10.25 kw. includes 15 kwh energy storage system. locatio…
For permit 101060573: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 7/7/2026. end date: 8/6/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contr…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south, levels 27 and 28.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101083034. affects: 0 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and replacement of existing exterior side wood porch with a new metal porch and stairs for an existing 2 story 4 dwelling unit masonry residentia…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101071911. affects: 40 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101080114. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and rear enclosed porch w/roof deck, rear deck, porch and stairs demolition for an existing 2 story 1 unit brick residential building with baseme…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. locations: 4 resident…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: hilton chicago o'hare.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 2-story brick with full basement (4044 sf). de-convert entire building from two dwelling units into one dwelling unit (detache…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 19100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south & west exterior facade.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: kitchen.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit