6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 4.51 kw. includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. loca…
Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbi…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 14 circuits. receptacle outlets: 28 . lighting outlets: 25. specific location: electrical repai…
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 11.5 kw. array output: 4.92 kw. location: roof of garage. icc distributed gen…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 70'-0' ' (length). location: rear yard.
Line voltage electrical work. add 20 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 32 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: apartment bathrooms…
76 gas station price sign - pricer - installation
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 300 sq. ft. location: south elevation - exterior.
For permit 101071940: replacement general contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contr…
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, floors, finishes, and cabinets. electrical on separate permit ( b200463182). no plumbing work, no hvac work. locations: 1 resi…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. specific location: warehouse.
76 gas station price sign logo installation
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: back wall.
Install one (1) 3'6" by 8'6" illuminated wall sign to read "ikea" on east elevation connecting to existing electric.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 4. specific location: entire store.
Line voltage electrical work. add 2 circuits to existing 600 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:2 space…
76 price sign logo - installation
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing 255 sq ft break area, includes replacement/ reconfiguration of select plumbing and electrical; storage closets, sinks, countert…
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration including demolition of an existing conference room to provide three new huddle rooms with associated mechanical and electrical work. locat…
For permit 100964371: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
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.