6,765 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,765 permits
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: 10th floor.
Permit expires on 06/06/2026 erection starts: 4/17/2026, erection ends: 4/17/2026. westernworks ground breaking tent- 1 day event 4/17/2026erect one (1) 40' x 60' frame tentsetup 4…
Spr 2019 cbrc: structural peer review included. revision to permit #101075029 to update the structural steel design due to existing conditions. all work as per plans. 1a constructi…
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 16 . lighting outlets: 8. specific location: house.
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: full building.
For permit 101070974: additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
2019 spr interior alterations to 2nd fl unit only in a 3 story with basement -3 d.u. building - mep work as per plans **conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Self certified 2019 cbc. interior remodeling at existing 2 story with basement masonry 2 du as per plan.
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 1 story bank. work to include demo, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. structural peer review (…
For permit 101076462: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Cps school - no change in use. interior alteration of existing 2nd floor toilet room and 3rd floor classroom to allow for new toilet room. modify existing electrical, mechanical, a…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
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…
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. ft., excavation = no. location: west elevation.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1900 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104000858.
For permit 101074961: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plum…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement, main ele…
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall (no electrical work under this permit). locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first floor and 2nd floor…
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.