6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Alley cat: reverse lit internally lit wall sign (w division st elevation) - 3'-9"h x 3'-0" (11 sqft)
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 120 sq. ft. location: exterior.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of damaged lath/plaster throughout as needed, with associated electrical work. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s)…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 475 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east elevation.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 80 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: backyard and basem…
Line voltage electrical work. new temporary 100 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: temporary electrica…
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: kitchen-stove area.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of damaged lath/plaster throughout as needed, with associated electrical work.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s),…
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 space…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repairs tuckpointing to correct violation.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 9000 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: work done on the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104000206.
Spr 2019 cbrc:conversion of exist. bsmt to 2 d.u. occupancy r-2 to remain, construction type 3a to remain
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: brickwork around rooftop stairwell exit and wall.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x24'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '.
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other air handling equipment(trane, 5ttr3036, sales floor) 2 other air handling equipment(trane, 5ttr3024, sales floor) 1 other air handl…
Repair 19 existing steel balcony structures for 2 3 story multi-unit residential brick buildings.
For permit 101077981: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
For permit 101076462: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
For permit 101070974: additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: full building.
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.