6,774 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,774 permits
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel, exterio…
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101063081. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: yes. special locking:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101078933. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101075342. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: main panel, service…
Remove existing deteriorated rear wood porch and exterior concrete stair, and construct a new rear exterior wood deck and exterior concrete stair. reinforce the existing front porc…
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). location: back of building.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: mechanical room.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101075515. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Approval of new plan for stormwater management. project type: industrial. project area: 5 acres. this approval does not authorize any construction work. construction work may requi…
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '.
Spr cbc 2019: interior alterations to existing one story single family residence w/ basement/ iii-a construction **conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101027746. affects: 81 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking:…
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor only
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101075288. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Scope: roof recover. area: 5600 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104000585.
Selfcert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 19th & 20th floor office space to include the removal of a convenience stair between floors 19 & 20. scope also to include demo…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077366. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Self cert 2019 cbrc; renovate the existing 2-story, frame, type vb, 2-unit building, group r-5. work is to include:- new kitchens, bathrooms & finishes throughout both apartments.-…
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.