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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: 12500 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: exterior roof. il roofing contractor license: 104011864.
Wall sign at cash2go facing 79th st (353 w 79th st, chicago, il 60620, usa)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: 42h unit.
Replace open wood porch, same size and location as existing
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: electrical room.
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Installing outdoor wall sign
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: service conductor,…
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 5.4 kw. array output: 6.715 kw. location: roofs. icc distributed generation installer…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 209 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 9. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 209sq. ft., excavation = no. parapet rebuilding…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101065085. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Reface of existing single-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on east elevation.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: sections of the west and south exterior walls.
Spr 2019 cbc: interior renovation to an exist. sfr. replace exist. rear wood steps in same location, replace exist. garage door back to original location. two car brick garage. new…
Reface blade sign faces
Stas nail boutique: non-illuminated wall sign (n larrabee st elevation) - 1'-10" h x 7'-10" w (14 sq ft)
For permit 101076336: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit 710.
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: back of building.…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior.
Repair or in-kind replacement of 20 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plu…