6,682 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,682 permits
Installation of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 5-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to thew scope of work plans submitted.
Replacement of door operator on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 29-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev005797)
Replacement of compensation means on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 29-floor,. 700fpm, passenger elevator(#1), and replacement of door operator on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 28-floor, 700fpm…
Perform city of chicago 2017 phase ii mandate on two(2) 4500lb capacity, 2-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevators(#5-#6), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#95779)
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 58'-0' ' (length). location: on east side of property.
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101064859. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication:…
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 9 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: living room, kitchen and basement.
Non- illuminated projecting flag mount, banner business id sign 10 omega
Remove vertical platform wheelchair lift with new one being installed under permit #101081599.
Replacement of pumping units on two(2) 6000lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevators(#1,#5), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev012178)
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations at the existing 2 d.u. , 2-1/2 story, east frame coach house remove existing wood front porch replace w/ new 2-story frame open porch with roof…
Modernization of one(1) 1500lb capacity, 8-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev006805)
Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buil…
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: back porch wall.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: basement.
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 164 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 18th floor.
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 5. location: 1 floor.
Interior repair of an existing 2-story 2 unit residential masonry construction with finished basement
Scope: roof repair. area: 300 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: on the roof _roof repair. il roofing contractor license: 104018829.
Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buil…
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.