6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
8 proposed evse charging stations at an existing non-accessory parking lot, per plans.
Line voltage electrical work. new temporary 1199 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: temp electrical se…
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 0 residential unit(s), 2 n…
Self-cert 2019 cbc: proposed 4 story/8 unit residence, 6' front iron/6' side wood fences, trash enclosure, and attached 3 car garage (1 ada) and 5 space parking pad, per plans. typ…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 space…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: billboard.
Spr 2019 crbc. replace existing rear and front enclosed porch to an existing 2 story frame s.f.r. building as per plans (type va occupancy r-5)
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing 1st flr unit, replace and patchdrywall, install new finishes, replace plumbing fixtures with associated piping, repalce electri…
Dds 2019 cbc: work is for conversion of 7-story with basement masonry, steel frame, and heavy timber type iv construction mixed use retail / office building to a retail / residenti…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: unit 701 bathroom.
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 15 ft., max. height: 292 ft. location: north wall. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 90'-6' ' (length). wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 95'-7' ' (length). location: fence along north, ea…
Proposed front and side 6' fence/gate, interior alterations in an existing 2 story/2 unit residence w/basement, per plans.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: unit 509 - bathroom.
For permit 100917387: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 12.32 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation…
Foundation repairs to include installation of concrete piers and spread footing at bay window. install concrete foundation under older part of home per s.e.'s drawing. locations: 1…
Scope: roof recover. area: 950 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: rooftop. il roofing contractor license: 104000394.
76 canopy logo sign - installation
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.