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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.
7,876 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
7,876 permits
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1770 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: complete roof replacement to the house only. il roofing contractor license: 104.01821.
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 6; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 4. affects: 12 residential unit(s), 4 n…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101082149. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Line voltage electrical work. alter existing system ii emergency lighting. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: electrical closet.
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: storage. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical cont…
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Proposed 3 story/4 unit residence w/basement and roof decks/enclosures, rear 3 story stairs, rear 1st/2nd floor porches, front 5' iron/side 6' wood fences, roof deck/enclosure, and…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 80 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: install new servic…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101079532 for employee restroom configuration and partition layout revisions. (occupancy group b; type iv construction; fully sprinklered).…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations for a new help desk area on the west end of the plaza level as per plans. work to include new partitions, doors and hardware, ceilings, li…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contr…
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 s…
Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w 87th st elevation) - 3'-10" h x 18'-7" w (71 sq ft)
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: utilty. start date: 6/1/2026. end date: 7/1/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contr…
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for type 1 construction & landscaped park including: architectural concrete memorial. exterior spaces to entrance (with cantilevered seatin…
Permit expires on 08/01/2026 erection starts: 6/17/2026, erection ends: 6/19/2026. self cert - cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2024 permit 101051981 for the 2026 itw speer academy tent…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story 4 d.u. building. replace existing enclosed rear frame porch with new open wood frame porch same…
Self cert 2019 cbrc: a single residential unit build-out occupying 2 white box floors. purchased unit is located on the 74th and 75th floors of 14 w superior (full building referen…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x24'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of finishes at kitchen and bathroom, new plumbing fixtures and electrical throughout, reconfiguration of closet.locations: 1 residential u…