6,650 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,650 permits
For permit 101075998: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Spr 2019, cbrc: existing 2 tory open porch to be replaced same as existing at existing 2 story rear building. all work to be done per plans.(construction class iva, occupancy r-5).
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101071475. provide flush wood headers in ceiling to support roof framing. modify west exterior wall to create a 1hr fire rated wall assembly. (occ…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 4/2/2026. end date: 5/2/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 4/2/2026. end date: 5/2/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 180 ft., max. height: 430 ft. location: north and south. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 4/2/2026. end date: 11/28/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical c…
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supe…
Electrical maintenance permit. occupancy: business. start date: 4/2/2026. end date: 5/2/2026. all work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical con…
Spr 2019 cbrc - revision to permit #101066835 to add 1 du in basement. existing basement rough bathroom to be made full finished bathroom, new hvac for basement unit, new kitchen i…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. ft., excavation = . location: north and…
Replace existing blade sign with double sided 72-1/4" by 84-3/8"vinyl reading "winnies" on east elevation connecting to existing electric.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations in existing 2-story + basement brick & frame 2 d.u. building. remove existing frame bay window at 1st floor. remove section of roof. remove exis…
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior remodel for existing 3-story, type iiia masonry, 38' ht., 3-unit residential building with unfinished basement to add new basement for conversion from 3 dwe…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101058689. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication:…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1478 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roof of residence. il roofing contractor license: 104.02006.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement, 2nd floor…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. specific location: sales floor on level 1.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 6. location: north, east, south, and west elevation..
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.