6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
For permit 101075998: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101068757. revisions to the angle and spacing for the tiebacks, lowering of bottom of sheet piles, and eliminating 2nd row of tiebacks for the perm…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 65'-0' ' (length). location: backyard.
For permit b200445427: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Spr 2019 cbc. new open steel/ wood pergola over private garage rooftop deck to unit #1. all work as per plans.existing 3-story brick/frame building (with basement) containing 2 dwe…
Line voltage electrical work. add 8 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 30 . lighting outlets: 32. specific location: basement, first floo…
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 3726 w roosevelt rd.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 124'-0' ' (length). location: residential backyard fence..
Proposed new dish (4) new line network and associated equipment per plans
Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x 11'-6" w (79 sq ft)
For permit 101078569: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Internally back lit business id sign to state "zara" facing east, behind the glass. 20' above grade
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 230 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-r…
Scope: roof recover. area: 419 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104017138.
For permit 101065301: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Illuminated wall sign; north elevation; 53 sq/ft; f s 8
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. receptacle outlets: 0 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 5. specific location: 7114 s jeffery front store..
Spr 2019 cbc: new construction, wood frame with masonry veneer, (2) two story + basement single family residence with stair enclosure to roof deck and private three car detached ga…
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.