6,682 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,682 permits
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior masonary spot tuckpointing.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077927. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101071432. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101077366. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Scope: roof replacement. area: 500 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: garage. il roofing contractor license: 104012268.
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 27th and 28th floor office space to include the removal of an internal connecting stair. no change to existing use. structural…
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:101076380. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101063494. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication:…
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood occupiable rooftop (quantity: 1, location: rooftop). incidental electrical work under this permit.
For permit 101078199: replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Scope: roof recover. area: 5600 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roofing. il roofing contractor license: 104000585.
Installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity, 14-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
Reinstate permit no 101065212 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 101065212
Reinstate permit no 100967363 must continue work and finalize inspections on this reinstatement no later than november 2026 on permit no 100967363
Reinstate permit no 101013843 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***may 2026*** on permit no 101013843
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. specific location: parking garage, first and 2nd floor.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
Spr 2019 cbrc: new construction of 1-story truck loading booths on newly constructed platforms under permit #101043304 and h pile only permit #101041429. (occupancy group h4; type…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of the building.
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.