6,682 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,682 permits
Perform city of chicago 2017 phase ii mandate on two(2) 2500lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevators(#3-#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#95779)
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 24 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: building roof.
Non- illuminated projecting flag mount, banner business id sign 11 omega
Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 3500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection.
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). landing: 140 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
Scope: roof replacement. area: 765 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof home only. il roofing contractor license: 104020004.
For permit 101058466: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north elevation.
Spr cbrc 2019: existing 3 story 4 unit residential building deconverted to a 2 unit building. all interior renovation with a new stair connecting the first floor from the basement.…
Replacement of hoist machine, hoist cables and shackles on one(1) 1500lb capacity, 7-floor, 130fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007582)
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 24 ft., max. height: 390 ft. location: exterior building. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date
Permit expires on 06/01/2026 erection starts: 4/2/2026, erection ends: 4/15/2026. self cert - cbc 2019 - 2026 mca art edge - extra tents in the rear courtyard museum of contemporar…
Replace hoist cables and re-groove main drive sheave on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 23-floor, 800fpm, passenger elevator(#6), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100015397)
Illuminated, projecting blade, business id sign 9 h moser tie
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. receptacle outlets: 12 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: new service 200 a…
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: partial remodel of existing 2-story, type va frame, 24' ht., 2-unit residential building with basement for violation remediation and new 6' ht. metal fence (oc…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit# 4515: kitchen.
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '.
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101076229. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Wreck and remove frame detached garage, no replacement. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), garage removal
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.