6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
***direct developer services*** renovation to an existing 3-story office and mercantile building. occupancy group business and mercantile; construction type iiia. consultant review…
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 3 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supe…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x19'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 46'-0' ' (length). location: fence along north side of back yard.
Alta: non illuminated wall sign (w kinzie st elevation) - 3'-11" h x 3'-9" w (15 sq ft)
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max. length: 90 ft., max. height: 250 ft. location: north and south. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Line voltage electrical work. add 3 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 3 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: bathrooms.
Repair wall and remove/replace roof rafters and roof impacted by vehicle. replace overhead door. same location locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior…
Alta: internally illuminated hanging sign w/ push thru elements (n jefferson st elevation) - 5'-0" h x 3'-9" w (19 sq ft)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement.
For permit 101074294: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Spr - 2019 cbc - repair existing enclosed rear wood porch same size and location at rear 2 story brickbuilding scope (occupancy class r-5, construction type va)
Scope: roof replacement. area: 979 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof home. il roofing contractor license: 104020004.
Existing blade sign-repainting frame-lightbox face change and led retrofit-180 led neon installation on non illuminated face
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and west elevations.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: inside and outside of the house.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and south.
Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. ft., excavation = . location: loading dock.
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…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2500 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104.01959.
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.